Supply Flashcards

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What is the definition of supply ?

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The quantity of a good or service the producer is willing + able to produce at any given range of prices over a period of time.

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What is the definition of a supply schedule ?

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A table that sets out the quantity of a good or service the producer is willing + able to produce at any given range of prices over a period of time.

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What is the definition of a supply graph ?

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A graph that sets out the quantity of a good or service the producer is willing + able to produce at any given range of prices over a period of time.

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What is the Law of Supply ?

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As the price of a good or service increases the quantity of a good or service the quantity supplied will increase ( or vice versa ) assuming ceterius paribus.

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What does the term willing and able mean ?

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Willing = the producer wants to produce it to maximise his profit. 
Able = the producer does not have enough resources to produce more i.e land, labour, capital and entrepreneurship
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