A Rightward Shift of the Entire Supply Curve

question 82

Multiple Choice

A rightward shift of the entire supply curve

• A)is an increase in supply.
• B)might be due to a positive change in technology.
• C)might be due to a decrease in the cost of labor.
• D)might be due to an increase in the number of sellers.
• E)all of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits that are kept or retained and not paid out as dividends to shareholders.

Retained Earnings

The amount of net earnings remaining for the company after distributing dividends to its shareholders.

Shareholders' Equity

The ownership interest of shareholders in a company, calculated as the company's total assets minus its total liabilities.

Appropriations

The act of setting aside funds for a specific purpose, often used in government budgeting.