Understanding the Supply Curve
This worksheet explores the concept of the supply curve, its determinants, and how it illustrates the relationship between price and quantity supplied in a market economy.
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Understanding the Supply Curve
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. For multiple-choice questions, circle the correct option. For fill-in-the-blank questions, complete the sentence with the appropriate term. For short-answer questions, write your response in the space provided.
1. Which of the following best describes the Law of Supply?
As price increases, quantity demanded increases.
As price increases, quantity supplied increases.
As price decreases, quantity supplied increases.
As price increases, quantity demanded decreases.
2. A shift to the right of the supply curve indicates:
A decrease in supply.
An increase in supply.
A movement along the supply curve.
A change in quantity supplied.
3. The supply curve slopes from left to right, indicating a positive relationship between price and quantity supplied.
4. Improvements in technology would cause the supply curve to shift to the .
5. A tax placed on producers would likely cause the supply curve to shift to the .
6. A change in the price of a good causes the supply curve to shift.
True
False
7. The cost of resources is a determinant of supply.
True
False
8. Explain the difference between a change in quantity supplied and a change in supply. Provide an example for each.
9. Identify and briefly explain three factors that can cause the supply curve to shift.