JAMB Economics 2010 Question 15

Question 15

Theory of Supply

A set of factors that can shift the supply curve are changes in

  1. A.weather, price and technology
  2. B.technology, weather and population
  3. C.technology, price and taste
  4. D.population, price and taste.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (technology, weather and population)

Explanation

A change in the good's own price only moves along the supply curve, and taste affects demand. B is the only set without price or taste.