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Transcribed Image Text:### Understanding the Impact of Decrease in Resource Prices on the Supply Curve of Good Y
**Scenario:**
Resource X is necessary in the production of good Y. If the price of resource X decreases, the following changes can occur in the supply curve of good Y:
**Options:**
- **A.** the supply curve of Y shifts leftward.
- **B.** the supply curve of Y shifts rightward.
- **C.** the supply curve of Y is unaffected.
- **D.** there is a movement down along the supply curve of Y.
- **E.** there is a movement up along the supply curve of Y.
### Explanation
1. **Supply Curve Shift (A and B):**
- A shift in the supply curve indicates a change in the quantity supplied at every price level.
- If the price of an essential resource (X) for the production of good Y decreases, producers can produce more of good Y at a lower cost. Consequently, the supply curve would **shift rightward (Option B)**, reflecting an increase in supply.
- A leftward shift (Option A) would imply a decrease in supply, which does not align with a decrease in production costs.
2. **No Influence (C):**
- If the supply curve of Y is unaffected (Option C), it implies that the change in the price of resource X has no impact on the production of Y. This scenario only applies if resource X is not a significant component in the production of good Y, which contradicts the initial statement that resource X is necessary for producing Y.
3. **Movements Along the Supply Curve (D and E):**
- A movement along the supply curve refers to a change in quantity supplied due to a change in price of the good itself, not due to a change in production costs. Therefore, a decrease in the price of resource X will not result in movements along the supply curve of Y, eliminating options D and E.
### Conclusion
Given the scenario, the correct response is:
- **B.** the supply curve of Y shifts rightward.
This increase in supply is due to the reduction in costs for producers as the price of an essential resource (X) decreases, allowing more of good Y to be produced efficiently.
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