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Factors Leading to a Change in Supply
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What causes a shift in the supply curve rather than a movement along it?

A change in production costs

How does an increase in production costs affect the supply curve?

Shifts left (S to S₂)

What is the typical effect of introducing new technology on supply?

Shifts supply curve right

How do indirect taxes affect the supply curve?

Shift it left as costs rise

What effect do government subsidies have on supply?

Shift supply right

Why did Tata Chemicals close its Northwich factory in 2013?

Rising gas prices cut profitability

What shape is the supply curve when supply is completely fixed?

Vertical line

How does supply responsiveness differ between short and long term?

More flexible long-term

What happened to UK VAT in January 2011?

Increased from 17.5% to 20%

What determines how tax burden is shared between consumers and producers?

Price elasticity of demand

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