Which of the following accurately explains the difference between slope and elasticity?

a. Slope uses percentage points; elasticity uses equilibrium points.
b. Slope uses equilibrium points; elasticity uses percentage points.
c. Slope uses relative percentage changes; elasticity uses units of measurement.
d. Slope uses units of measurement; elasticity uses relative percentage changes.


d. Slope uses units of measurement; elasticity uses relative percentage changes.

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In a simple circular flow model, a. households are suppliers of resources

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