Consider the following equation: 
Log(yt)=  0.7 +1.2log(st)+0.3log(st-1)+0.2log(st-2)+0.1log(st-3)
What is the percentage increase in y given a permanent 1% increase in s?

A. 1.2
B. 1.8
C. 2.5
D. 0.5


Answer: B

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