Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Theory of Firms under Perfect Competition

Question:
In a market, only two firms operated: firm A and firm B. After a certain period of time, two more firms entered the market - Firm A and Firm B. What do you think will happen to the market supply curve?
Options:
Shifts right
Shifts left
Does not shift
May or may not shift
Correct Answer:
Shifts right
Explanation:
As the number of firms changes, the market supply curve shifts as well. Specifically, if the number of firms in the market increases, the market supply curve shifts to the right and vice versa.