Which of the Following Would Shift the Supply Curve for a Good

question 238

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would shift the supply curve for a good to the left?

• A)an increase in the price of that good
• B)a decrease in the price of an alternative good
• C)an improvement in technology for producing that good
• D)an increase in the cost of an important resource used to make that good
• E)an increase in the number of producers

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Definitions:

Upsloping Supply

This describes a supply curve that slants upward from left to right, indicating that the quantity of goods supplied increases as the price rises.

Consumer Income

The total earnings of consumers, including salary, wages, and other income sources, influencing their purchasing power.

Production Costs

The total expenses incurred in the manufacture of products or services, including labor, materials, and overhead.

Equilibrium Price

The cost at which the amount of products available for sale matches the amount of products consumers want to buy.