ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

SUPPLY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If the technology used to produce a good improves, supply will
A
increase
B
decrease
C
stay the same
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Improvement in technology reduces the cost of production per unit and increases the profit margin of producers. Hence the supply increases and shifts the curve to the right.

Detailed explanation-2: -A technological improvement that reduces costs of production will shift supply to the right, causing a greater quantity to be produced at any given price.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: An increase in production technology lowers the cost of production. This causes suppliers to increase the quantity supplied at every price. This means that the supply curve will shift right.

Detailed explanation-4: -Due to such innovations or technological advancements, the firm will experience lower cost of production, which will lead to rightward downward shift of the MC curve. This will further lead to rightward shift of the firm’s supply curve.

Detailed explanation-5: -Understanding Change in Supply An increase in the change in supply shifts the supply curve to the right, while a decrease in the change in supply shifts the supply curve left. Essentially, there is an increase or decrease in the quantity supplied that is paired with a higher or lower supply price.

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