The Development of New Technology Typically

question 399

Multiple Choice

The development of new technology typically:

• A) shifts the supply curve to the right.
• B) reduces profits.
• C) results in a downward movement along a supply curve.
• D) increases costs of production.
• E) shifts the demand curve to the right.

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Definitions:

Assault

An act that threatens physical harm to a person, whether or not actual harm is inflicted.

Defense of Property

A legal rationale used to justify the use of force for protecting one's property from being damaged or stolen.

Self-defense

The act of protecting oneself from physical harm, typically considered a legal defense in many jurisdictions when facing accusations of violent crimes.

Consent

Voluntary agreement to or acquiescence in what another person proposes or desires, often necessary in legal and medical contexts.