When Economists Say the Quantity Supplied of a Product Has

question 173

Multiple Choice

When economists say the quantity supplied of a product has decreased, they mean the

• A) supply curve has shifted to the left.
• B) supply curve has shifted to the right.
• C) price of the product has risen, and consequently, suppliers are producing more of it.
• D) price of the product has fallen, and consequently, suppliers are producing less of it.

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Definitions:

Outstanding Shares

The total number of shares of a corporation's stock that are currently owned by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares.

Stock Repurchase

An action taken by a corporation to repurchase its own shares from the market, thereby decreasing the total number of shares available.

Residual Dividend Policy

A financial strategy where dividends paid to shareholders are based on the earnings left after all operational and capital expenses, as well as growth investments, have been covered.

Target Capital Structure

The mix of debt, preferred stock, and common equity that a company aims to hold to minimize its cost of capital and maximize its market value.