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Estimation of price elasticity of supply data

You can calculate approximately a price elasticity of supply by data indicating that: (a) steel production rises 18 % while national income grows 13 %. (b) farmers increase soybean plantings 15 % while prices rise 5 %. (c) Ford raises production when Chevy sales fall since GM raises prices. (d) tennis ball sales slump 8 % while racquet prices jump 12 %.

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