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Chapter 3: Q 15. (page 78)

Will supply curves have the same shape in all

markets? If not, how will they differ?

Short Answer

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No, supply curves won't have the same shape in all markets.

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Step 1. Define supply curve.

The supply curve is a graph that depicts the relationship between the cost of a commodity or service and the amount delivered over time.

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Step 2. Will supply curves in all markets have the same shape? How will they vary if they don't?

The link between the price and quantity of a good that a seller is able and willing to supply is represented by the supply curve.

A supply curve's form is determined by how supply fluctuates in relation to its price change. Natural resources, for instance, are limited in quantity. As a result, the supply curve for land and resources will be steeper because increasing production is harder.

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