Which of the Following Events Would Cause a Rightward Shift

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events would cause a rightward shift in the market supply curve for automobiles?

• A)A technological improvement that reduces the cost of production.
• B)An increase in the wages of autoworkers.
• C)A higher sales tax on automobiles.
• D)A decrease in the number of sellers.

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