Individual Supply Curves Are Summed Vertically to Obtain the Market

question 39

True/False

Individual supply curves are summed vertically to obtain the market supply curve.

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Definitions:

Edgeworth Box Diagram

A graphical representation used in economics to show various distributions of resources and to demonstrate the efficiency of markets.

Production Possibilities Frontier

A curve depicting all maximum output possibilities for two or more goods given a set of inputs, assuming all resources are fully and efficiently utilized.

Input Price Ratio

The ratio of the prices of the inputs used in the production of goods or services.

Absolute Advantage

A condition in which a country, individual, or company can produce a good or service at a lower cost per unit than competitors can.