A Shift to the Left of a Supply Curve Is

question 185

Multiple Choice

A shift to the left of a supply curve is caused by:

• A) an increase in the number of sellers.
• B) a technological improvement.
• C) an increase in the returns from other supply possibilities.
• D) an increase in the number of buyers.

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