Supply + Supply Curves Flashcards

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What is the definition of Supply?

A

The quantity of a good or service which suppliers are WILLING AND ABLE to produce in a given period.

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What happens to supply when price increases?

A

Supply increases.

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3
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What happens to supply as price decreases?

A

Supply decreases.

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4
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What happens if the price of a good changes?

(Along or Shift)

A

There will be a movement ALONG the supply curve.

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5
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What happens if something other than price changes the level of supply?

(Along or Shift)

A

This will result in a SHIFT in the whole supply curve.

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6
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What happens if there is less raw material?

(Left or Right for curve?)

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This will lead to a reduced supply and the curve will shift to the LEFT.

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What happens if there is a change in the cost of production?

(Left or Right)
(Along or Shift)

A

The supply curve will shift to the Right.

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8
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What is a monopoly?

A

A market with one major supplier who controls most, if not all of the market.

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