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Question
Explain briefly the impact of the cost of production on the elasticity of supply.
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Solution
If the cost of production increases, then there is an adverse impact on supply. If the cost of production increases, then the supply does not change with the change in price and the supply of such a commodity will be perfectly inelastic.
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