Of the collection of supply and demand diagrams in Figure 2.2, which one shows the result of an increase in technology in the market for anything?

A. Figure 1
B. Figure 2
C. Figure 3
D. Figure 4


Answer: C

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A. an increase in the supply of dollars. B. a decrease in the supply of dollars. C. a decrease in the interest rate in the U.S. D. a decrease in the demand for dollars.

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Which is not a supply factor in economic growth?

A. An efficient allocation of resources. B. Natural resources. C. Technological knowledge. D. The quantity and quality of labor.

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