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Why does the measure of pnce elasticity of supply of a good carry plus sign?

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The measure of price elasticity of supply of a good carries plus sign because of positive (direct) relation between price and supply of the good.

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Chapter 3: Theory of Supply - QUESTION BANK [Page 75]

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Goyal Brothers Prakashan Economic Application [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 3 Theory of Supply
QUESTION BANK | Q 24. | Page 75

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