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If the demand curve for a good is horizontal and the price is positive, then a leftward shift of the supply curve results inGroup of answer choicesa price of zero.an increase in price.a decrease in price.no change in price.

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If the demand curve for a good is horizontal and the price is positive, then a leftward shift of the supply curve results inGroup of answer choicesa price of zero.an increase in price.a decrease in price.no change in price.

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An increase in price.

Here's why:

  1. A horizontal demand curve means that the quantity demanded does not change with the price. This is also known as perfectly elastic demand.

  2. If the supply curve shifts to the left, it means that less of the good is available at each price.

  3. Because the demand is perfectly elastic (horizontal), consumers are willing to buy the same quantity at any price.

  4. Therefore, to balance the decreased supply, the price of the good will increase.

  5. So, a leftward shift of the supply curve results in an increase in price.

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