Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Price elasticity of supply is constant along the supply curve.
B. Price elasticity of supply is always a negative number.
C. Supply is more elastic in the short run than in long run.
D. Supply is more elastic in the long run than in short run.
Answer: D
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