Which of the Following Will NOT Cause a Rightward Shift

question 304

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will NOT cause a rightward shift in the supply curve?

• A) an improvement in technology
• B) a reduction in resource costs
• C) a reduction in the expected future price
• D) none of the above

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