A supply curve typically slopes upward because:

a. opportunity cost of production increases as the quantity supplied increases.
b. price and quantity supplied are inversely related.
c. quantity supplied is positively related to consumer income.
d. the substitution effect of a price change on quantity supplied is generally positive.
e. the income effect of a price change on quantity supplied is generally negative.


a. opportunity cost of production increases as the quantity supplied increases.  

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