Which of the following would NOT shift the supply curve for salmon?
A) an increase in the price of salmon
B) unusually stormy weather during fishing season
C) a reduction in the number of available fishing boats
D) the development of innovative new fishing equipment that makes it easier to catch salmon

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An increase in the price of salmon would not shift the supply curve itself; instead, it moves along the curve as suppliers are willing to supply more at higher prices. Shifts in the supply curve are caused by factors other than the price of the good itself, such as changes in technology, input prices, or other external conditions affecting production.

Which of the Following Would NOT Shift the Supply Curve