Weak Coal Prices Hit Chinas Third-Largest Coal Miner The chairman of Yanzhou Coal Mining reported that the

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Weak Coal Prices Hit China’s Third-Largest Coal Miner The chairman of Yanzhou Coal Mining reported that the recession had decreased the demand for coal, with its sales falling by 11.9 percent to 7.92 million tons from 8.99 million tons a year earlier, despite a 10.6 percent cut in the price.

Source: Dow Jones, April 27, 2009 Calculate the price elasticity of supply of coal. Is the supply of coal elastic or inelastic?

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