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Which of the following are considered to be determinants of aggregate supply if they change?

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To answer your question about the determinants of aggregate supply, here are the commonly recognized factors that, if changed, would affect aggregate supply:

  1. Input Prices: Changes in the cost of raw materials, labor, or other inputs can shift aggregate supply. An increase in input prices typically decreases aggregate supply, while a decrease tends to increase it.

  2. Productivity: Improvements in technology or increases in labor productivity can enhance aggregate supply. Greater efficiency typically shifts the aggregate supply curve to the right.

  3. Government Policies: Taxation, regulations, and subsidies can impact the cost of production. An increase in taxes or regulation may decrease aggregate supply, while subsidies might increase it.

  4. Expectations about Future Prices: If producers expect higher future prices, they may reduce current supply, shifting the curve.

  5. Supply Shocks: Unexpected events (natural disasters, political instability, etc.) that affect production capabilities can influence aggregate supply.

  6. Number of Suppliers: A change in the number of companies producing goods can impact overall supply in the market.

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