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प्रश्न
What is meant by inelastic supply?
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उत्तर
If the percentage change in supply of a good is less than the percentage change in the price, then the supply of the good is said to be inelastic. (i.e. Es < 1)
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| Column I | Column II |
| A. Perfectly Inelastic | (i) Es > 1 |
| B. Perfectly Elastic | (ii) Es < 1 |
| C. Inelastic | (iii) Es = 0 |
| D. Highly Elastic | (iv) Es = infinity |
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