Which of the following explains why supply is more elastic as more time passes?
A) It is difficult or impossible to increase the quantity produced in a short period of time.
B) Consumers have more time to search for substitutes.
C) Sellers try to take advantage of a high price in the short term.
D) The supply curve becomes generally steeper as more time passes.
E) There is no explanation for this phenomenon.
A
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