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A-LevelEconomicsThe price system and the microeconomy9708/12 · May/June 2022 · Q51 Mark

In which situation is the price elasticity of supply for a product most likely to be relatively low?

ADemand for the product comes from a wide range of customers.
BProducers in closely related industries can easily switch to making the product.
CManufacture of the product requires highly skilled labour.
DThe main raw material used in the production of the product is in abundant supply.

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C: Manufacture of the product requires highly skilled labour.

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The price system and the microeconomy, A-Level Economics (syllabus 9708). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Economics, May/June 2022 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 5.

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