If the Cost of Doing Business Increases, We Expect the Supply

question 21

Multiple Choice

If the cost of doing business increases, we expect the supply curve will:

• A) shift to the left or right.
• B) shift to the left.
• C) shift to the right.
• D) remain unchanged.

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