Law of Supply and Determinants of Supply Quiz

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What does the law of supply state?

  • As the price of a good or service decreases, the quantity supplied increases.
  • As the price of a good or service increases, the quantity supplied increases. (correct)
  • As the price of a good or service increases, the quantity supplied decreases.
  • As the price of a good or service decreases, the quantity supplied decreases.

How does a change in quantity supplied differ from a change in supply?

  • A change in quantity supplied is always caused by changes in production costs, while a change in supply is due to fluctuations in demand.
  • A change in quantity supplied represents a movement along the supply curve, while a change in supply shifts the entire curve. (correct)
  • A change in quantity supplied shifts the supply curve, while a change in supply represents a movement along the curve.
  • A change in quantity supplied is caused by non-price factors, while a change in supply is caused by price changes.

How does the law of supply impact producer behavior?

  • It causes producers to ignore market conditions when making supply decisions.
  • It leads to producers reducing their willingness to supply products.
  • It encourages producers to decrease production when prices rise.
  • It motivates producers to increase production as prices increase. (correct)

What role does market equilibrium play in relation to the law of supply?

<p>Market equilibrium is reached when the quantity demanded equals the quantity supplied. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do non-price determinants of supply impact the supply of a product?

<p>They can shift the entire supply curve. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary incentive for producers to supply goods or services?

<p>Generating revenue and profits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a change in production costs typically influence a producer's willingness to supply a product?

<p>Increase in production costs usually decreases the willingness to supply. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between technological change and the supply curve?

<p>Technological change can shift the entire supply curve. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does an increase in wages for workers affect the supply of a product?

<p>Increase in wages leads to a decrease in supply due to higher production costs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the equilibrium price if both demand and supply increase?

<p>Equilibrium price increases. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the law of demand represented on a graph?

<p>Downward-sloping demand curve. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of a decrease in consumer income levels on the equilibrium price?

<p>Equilibrium price decreases. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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