Which of the Following Would Most Likely Increase the Supply

question 177

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would most likely increase the supply of college textbooks?

• A) the exit of five major publishers from the industry
• B) an increase in the cost of paper used in the books
• C) an increase in the wage rate of workers associated with printing
• D) an expectation of a price rise in the future
• E) an improvement in the technology used in book production

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