Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions
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Transcribed Image Text:### Economics of Art: Supply and Demand
#### Art Supply Dynamics
When artists pass away, the supply of their paintings most likely becomes:
- **worthless**
- **plentiful**
- **elastic**
- **inelastic**
Please select one from the options provided.
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**Explanation**
When artists pass away, their ability to produce any additional works is obviously halted. Therefore, the supply of their paintings generally becomes **inelastic** because no new additions to the supply can be made, making the existing works potentially more valuable.
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