A Decrease in Quantity Supplied

question 67

Multiple Choice

A decrease in quantity supplied

• A)results in a movement downward and to the left along a fixed supply curve.
• B)results in a movement upward and to the right along a fixed supply curve.
• C)shifts the supply curve to the left.
• D)shifts the supply curve to the right.

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Definitions:

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A condition where supply equals demand, and the market price becomes stable.

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