Economics 0455 · IGCSE · Price changes

Price changes — practice question

The diagram illustrates the supply curve for coffee. The price of coffee rises from $P_1$ to $P_2$. In what way would this advantage firms in the coffee industry?

  • AA higher price gives firms the ability to increase profits.
  • BA higher price gives firms the incentive to reduce total fixed costs.
  • CA higher price will encourage consumers to buy more coffee increasing total revenue.
  • DA higher price will encourage less firms to enter the market to supply coffee.

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