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3.6 : Impact of Technology on Supply Curve

Technology plays a pivotal role in shaping the supply curve by influencing the efficiency and productivity of production processes.

Advancements in technology enable firms to enhance their manufacturing processes, streamline operations, and produce goods or services more efficiently. As a result, firms can lower their production costs, increase output levels, and supply more goods or services at each price level. This leads to a rightward shift in the supply curve, indicating an expansion of supply. Conversely, firms may experience reduced efficiency and higher production costs if technological innovations stagnate or become obsolete. Consequently, they may supply fewer goods or services at each price level, resulting in a leftward shift in the supply curve.

Ultimately, the impact of technology on the supply curve underscores its role in driving changes in the quantity of goods or services supplied in the market, highlighting the crucial relationship between technological advancements and supply behavior.

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TechnologySupply CurveProduction ProcessesManufacturing EfficiencyProduction CostsOutput LevelsSupply ExpansionTechnological InnovationsMarket Supply BehaviorEfficiencyProductivity

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