Figure 4-10 -Refer to Figure 4-10.Which of the Following Would Cause the Following

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Multiple Choice

Figure 4-10

-Refer to Figure 4-10.Which of the following would cause the supply curve to shift from Supply B to Supply A in the market for disposable ballpoint pens?

• A) a decrease in the price of disposable ballpoint pens
• B) an increase in the price of fountain pens
• C) an increase in the price of ink
• D) an improvement in technology that allows firms to use less labor in the production of disposable ballpoint pens

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