Suppose That Two Supply Curves Pass Through the Same Point

question 64

Multiple Choice

Suppose that two supply curves pass through the same point.One is steep,and the other is flat.Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)The flatter supply curve represents a supply that is inelastic relative to the supply represented by the steeper supply curve.
• B)The steeper supply curve represents a supply that is inelastic relative to the supply represented by the flatter supply curve.
• C)Given two prices with which to calculate the price elasticity of supply,that elasticity would be the same for both curves.
• D)A decrease in demand will increase total revenue if the steeper supply curve is relevant,while a decrease in demand will decrease total revenue if the flatter supply cure is relevant.

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Definitions:

Diminishing Returns

A principle stating that if one factor of production is increased while other factors are held constant, the output per unit of the variable factor will eventually decrease.

Fixed Resources

Assets and inputs in production that remain constant regardless of the level of output.

Diseconomies of Scale

A condition in which a firm experiences an increase in average costs as it increases its output, due to factors such as inefficiencies or complexity.

Marginal Product

The change in total output that results from the employment of one additional unit of a resource.