Question

A. Define supply as an economist would. B. List and explain three (3) non-price factors that will shift the supply curve. C. If the cost of production of fountain pens falls, how will the market for fountain pens be impacted? (hint: start by drawing the appropriate supply and demand curves)

Answer 1

Answer:

A: Refer the detail below

B: Refer the detail below

C: Refer the detail below

Explanation:

A. Definition of Supply

Supply is an economic term that refers to the quantity of a given product or service that suppliers are willing to offer to consumers at a given price level at a given period. Supply is positively related to price given that at higher prices there is an incentive to supply more as higher prices may generate increased revenue and profits

B. Non-price factors that will shift the supply curve

1. Producer input costs

2. producer expectation

3. The number of sellers.

C. Impact of Fountain Pens market

If the cost of production of fountain pens falls, producers can produce more goods by using the same amount of money. Therefore, the supply will increase and the supply curve will shift to the right.