1.2.2- Supply Flashcards
1
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supply
A
quantity of goods or service a producer is willing and able to supply to the market at a given price over a period of time
2
Q
basic law of supply
A
as the price of the product rises, businesses expand supply to the market
3
Q
causes of change in supply
A
cost of production (unit costs)
external shocks (economic downturn)
new technology (3D printing)
taxation and subsidies
4
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subsidies
A
any form of government support offered to producers and sometimes consumers (could be financial)