A supply curve which is vertical has an elasticity co-efficient of

ECONOMICS
WAEC 2011

A supply curve which is vertical has an elasticity co-efficient of

  • A. 0.0
  • B. 0.5
  • C. 1.5
  • D. 2

Correct Answer: A. 0.0

Explanation

A vertical market supply curve is illustrated by a line running up and down on the graph. When a market supply curve is vertical, it represents that the quantity of that good is fixed no matter what the price of the good is. A vertical curve illustrates a good that has zero elasticity.



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