What Is the Difference Between an "Increase in Supply" and an "Increase

question 51

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between an "increase in supply" and an "increase in quantity supplied"?

• A)There is no difference between the two terms; they both refer to a shift of the supply curve.
• B)There is no difference between the two terms; they both refer to a movement along a given supply curve.
• C)An "increase in supply" means the supply curve has shifted to the right while an "increase in quantity supplied" means at any given price supply has increased.
• D)An "increase in supply" means the supply curve has shifted to the right while an "increase in quantity supplied" refers to a movement along a given supply curve in response to an increase in price.

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Definitions:

Competitive Environment

The dynamic external system in which businesses compete for resources, customers, and market space.

Pure Competition

The market structure that exists when there are many small businesses selling one standardized product.