Which of the Following Does NOT Increase the Supply of Personal

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT increase the supply of personal computers, that is, does NOT shift the supply curve of personal computers?

• A) An increase in the number of firms producing personal computers.
• B) A change in the expected future price of a personal computer.
• C) A fall in the cost of the components used to assemble personal computers.
• D) A rise the price of a personal computer.
• E) An advance in the technology used to produce personal computers.

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Definitions:

Cold Temperature

Refers to lower temperatures that can be naturally occurring or artificially created, often perceived as uncomfortable or requiring physiological adaptation by organisms.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive over time when exposed to constant stimuli.

Unchanging Stimulus

A stimulus that remains constant over time without variation, which can sometimes lead to habituation, where the response to the stimulus decreases.

Diminished Sensitivity

A reduction in the ability to perceive or respond to stimuli.