A movement along the supply curve may be caused by ?
Correct answer: C. A shift in demand
- A. A change in technology
- B. A change in the number of producers
- C. A shift in demand
- D. A change in costs
Explanation
A movement along the supply curve occurs when the product’s price changes, while factors such as technology, producer numbers and costs shift the curve. A shift in demand can change the equilibrium price and thereby cause movement along the existing supply curve.
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