In: Economics
Which of the following will cause a decrease in market price?
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A decrease in the number of sellers of the good |
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A technological improvement in the production of the good |
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The imposition of a binding price floor in the market |
The market price decreases when either the supply increases or the demand decreases.
a. A decrease in the number of sellers of the good results in a decrease in the supply of the good and hence, the market price should increase. Option a is incorrect.
b. A technological improvement in the production of the good increases the production capacity and thus results in an increase in the supply. Therefore, the market price should decrease. Option b is correct.
c. An increase in the cost of inputs of production of the good decreases the supply of the good. Therefore, the price should increase. Option C is incorrect.
d. The imposition of a binding price floor in the market - A binding price floor is above the equilibrium market price of a good. Therefore, the price of the good should increase. Option D is incorrect.
Ans: b. A technological improvement in the production of the good