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Question
Under what conditions does the supply of good exhibit unitary elasticity?
Solution
When percentage change in quantity supplied is equal to percentage change in supply. Labour specialisation enhances skills and experience. This reduces time and costs for both producers and workers.
`"Unitary elasticity" = (% "change in quantity demanded")/(% "change in price") = 1`
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