Refer to the Accompanying Figure

question 121

Multiple Choice

Refer to the accompanying figure.What event would cause the supply curve to shift out?

• A) Consumers earn higher incomes.
• B) Consumers earn lower incomes.
• C) The price of an input increased.
• D) Firms entered the market.
• E) Firms expected the price to rise in the future.

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