Which of the following would NOT shift the supply curve for Intel processors?
A) A decrease in the price of silicon wafers.
B) An increase in the demand for Intel processors.
C) An improvement in the technology used to make processors.
D) An increase in the wage rate paid to high-tech workers.
E) An earthquake centred in Silicon Valley.

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The increase in demand for Intel processors would not shift the supply curve for Intel processors because it represents a change in demand, not supply. The other options would all potentially affect the cost or production of the processors and thus shift the supply curve.

Which of the Following Would NOT Shift the Supply Curve