Suppose That a More Efficient Way to Produce a Good

question 196

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a more efficient way to produce a good is discovered, thus lowering production costs for the good. This will cause a(n) :

• A) Increase in supply
• B) Decrease in supply
• C) Increase in quantity supplied
• D) Decrease in quantity supplied

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Definitions:

Market Shortage

A situation where the demand for a product exceeds its supply in the market, leading to scarcity.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the supply of an item equals the demand for it, resulting in no excess supply or demand.

Binding Price Ceiling

A maximum price set by the government below the equilibrium price, leading to shortages as the demand exceeds supply.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price level in a given time period.