An Increase in Supply of a Good Is Caused By

question 233

Multiple Choice

An increase in supply of a good is caused by:

• A) resource prices rising.
• B) a fall in the price of the good.
• C) an increase in the number of sellers.
• D) expectations of future price increases.

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Definitions:

Social Control

Mechanisms, both formal and informal, that regulate individual and group behavior, aiming to conform to the norms and laws of society.

Control Theorists

Scholars who focus on understanding how societal norms and relationships influence individuals' propensity to engage in or abstain from deviant behaviors.

Merton

Robert K. Merton was an influential American sociologist known for his theories on social structure and anomie.

Sutherland

An American sociologist, Edwin H. Sutherland is famous for developing the Differential Association theory, emphasizing that criminal behavior is learned through social interactions.