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A-LevelEconomicsThe price system and the microeconomy9708/12 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q121 Mark

The diagram shows three supply curves. What can be concluded about the price elasticity of supply of the curves?

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AAs price rises, the price elasticity of supply of S2 will increase.
BAt any price, the price elasticity of supply of S₁ will be less than that of S3.
CAt any price, the price elasticity of supply of S2 will be higher than that of S3.
DThe price elasticity of supply of each curve is constant.

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D: The price elasticity of supply of each curve is constant.

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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, Oct/Nov 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 12.

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