An Improvement in a Firm's Technology That Improves Productivity Results

question 110

Multiple Choice

An improvement in a firm's technology that improves productivity results in a(n) :

• A) leftward shift of the supply curve.
• B) upward movement along the supply curve.
• C) willingness to supply a larger quantity than before at any given price.
• D) downward movement along the supply curve.

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Definitions:

Freedom To Farm Act

A U.S. law passed in 1996 aimed at deregulating agriculture, giving farmers more decision-making power regarding what to plant by phasing out certain subsidies and restrictions.

Price Supports

Government interventions in markets to establish or support the price of specific goods, often to ensure that farmers receive sufficient income.

Acreage Allotments

Regulatory measures that limit the amount of land that can be used for farming certain crops to control supply and stabilize market prices.

Price Supports

Government interventions to maintain the market price of a commodity at a certain level to encourage production and protect farmers.