The Supply Function for Good X Is Given by Q_x^s

question 93

Multiple Choice

The supply function for good X is given by Q_x^s = 200 + 4P_X - 3P_Y - 5P_W, where P_X is the price of X, P_Y is the price of good Y and P_W is the price of input W. If P_X = 500, P_Y = 250, P_W = 30, then the supply curve is

• A) Q_x^s = 1300.
• B) Q_x^s = -700 + 4P_x.
• C) Q_x^s = -550 + 4P_x.
• D) Q_x^s = 150 + 4P_x.

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Definitions:

Price of Oil

The cost per barrel of crude oil as determined by global markets, influenced by factors like supply, demand, geopolitical events, and market speculation.

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The Consumer Price Index, a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care.

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A measure of the level of prices of all new, domestically produced, final goods and services in an economy.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

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