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In economics, what concept explains higher prices will increase the supply of a good?
  1. Law of Supply
  2. Price Elasticity
  3. Price Inelasticity
  4. Law of Demand
Explanation
Answer: A - The law of supply explains higher prices will increase the supply of a good. There is a direct relationship between the price of a good and the amount supplied in the marketplace. The supply curve is elastic when a price change leads to a large change in quantity supplied. This happens when resources are added inexpensively. The supply curve is inelastic when a price change leads to a small change in supply. Change in quantity supplied is identified as movement along the supply curve. It is the willingness of producers to offer a good at different prices.
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