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Principles of Economics 2e

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ISBN:9781947172364

Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter5: Elasticity

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Problem 4SCQ: Why is the supply curve with constant unitary elasticity a straight line?

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