If Firms Expect Prices to Be Higher in the Future

question 51

Multiple Choice

If firms expect prices to be higher in the future and the product is not perishable, then

• A) the current supply curve shifts to the left.
• B) the current supply curve shifts to the right.
• C) producers produce more output to hold back for the future.
• D) none of the statements associated with this question are correct.

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