Understanding the Law of Supply in Economics

The Law of Supply states that as the price of a good or service increases, the quantity supplied by producers also increases, assuming all other factors remain constant. This fundamental economic principle highlights the relationship between price and supply, emphasizing how producers strive to maximize profits in response to price changes. The concept of ceteris paribus underscores the assumptions on which the Law of Supply is based, including the constancy of factors like technology, production costs, and market conditions.

• Economics
• Law of Supply
• Supply Curve
• Ceteris Paribus
• Producer Behavior

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1. Law of Supply

2. Law of Supply Law of supply in economics states that supply will increase as price increases, due to the fact that producers want to maximize profits. In this instance, the law assumes that all other factors are equal and price is the only independent element, meaning supply is completely dependent on the price. The concept of "quantity supplied" refers to the amount of the item that is available. Quantity has a close relationship with the price of the item. According to supply law, the quantity supplied will decrease when price decreases, as there's less opportunity for sellers to profit.

3. Supply Schedule and Supply Curve

4. Assumptions of Law of Supply The phrase keeping other factors constant or ceteris paribus is used when describing the law of supply. This expression refers to the following presumptions that the law is based on: The price of other commodities is constant. The state of technology has not changed. The price of factors of production is constant. The taxation laws remain the same. The producer s objectives are constant.