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Which of the following has a more elastic supplyin the short run? [LO 4.4]a. Hospitals or mobile clinics?b. Purebred dogs or pet rabbits?c. On-campus courses or online courses?

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter10: Consumer Choice Theory

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 14P

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