If market demand is inelastic and supply is subject to severe shifts from season to season, it follows that

A) price changes are likely to be small.
B) price changes are likely to be large.
C) total revenue is likely to be constant over time.
D) total revenue is likely to be highly volatile.
E) b and d


E

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