Which best describes a supply curve ?
Correct answer: B. The quantity producers are willing and able to sell at each and every price all other things unchanged
- A. The quantity consumers would like to buy in an ideal world
- B. The quantity producers are willing and able to sell at each and every price all other things unchanged
- C. The quantity producers are willing and able to sell at each and every income all other things unchanged
- D. The quantity producers are willing and able to sell at each and every point in time all other things unchanged
Explanation
A supply curve shows the quantity producers are willing and able to sell at every possible price, with other factors held constant. Income and time are not the defining variable on a supply curve.
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