Supply + Supply Curves Flashcards
What is the definition of Supply?
The quantity of a good or service which suppliers are WILLING AND ABLE to produce in a given period.
What happens to supply when price increases?
Supply increases.
What happens to supply as price decreases?
Supply decreases.
What happens if the price of a good changes?
(Along or Shift)
There will be a movement ALONG the supply curve.
What happens if something other than price changes the level of supply?
(Along or Shift)
This will result in a SHIFT in the whole supply curve.
What happens if there is less raw material?
(Left or Right for curve?)
This will lead to a reduced supply and the curve will shift to the LEFT.
What happens if there is a change in the cost of production?
(Left or Right)
(Along or Shift)
The supply curve will shift to the Right.
What is a monopoly?
A market with one major supplier who controls most, if not all of the market.