Which is the most accurate statement?

A. The most important determinant of the degree of elasticity of demand is the availability of substitutes.
B. The demand for gasoline is very elastic.
C. The advertiser wants to push her product's demand curve to the right and make it more elastic.
D. Supply is most elastic in the market period.


A. The most important determinant of the degree of elasticity of demand is the availability of substitutes.

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