An Increase in the Number of Producers of a Good

question 147

Multiple Choice

An increase in the number of producers of a good will

• A)increase the market supply because the price will rise
• B)increase the market supply only if market demand increases too
• C)increase the market supply because market supply is the sum of all individual supply curves
• D)increase the market supply only if all suppliers have an identical supply curves
• E)decrease the market supply because firms compete with each other and each firm will supply more

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Definitions:

Interest Rates

Charges applied on borrowed money or returns on invested capital, which vary based on the time, inflation, risk, and liquidity.

Tax Reform

Changes made to improve a tax system, often involving amendments to tax laws and policies.

Supply Curve

A chart that illustrates the amount of a product that suppliers are prepared to produce and sell at various price points.

Save More

The action of increasing the amount of money set aside for future use or as a precaution against emergencies or major purchases.