Question

Draw the supply curve of a perishable commodity. Explain this shape of the supply curve.

Answer 1

The supply curve for a perishable good, such as vegetables, is shown as a vertical line along the Y-axis, like the curve SA. These goods must be sold at any price once produced and brought to market, as they cannot be stored. As a result, the quantity supplied stays constant at OA, regardless of whether the price is OP_O or OP₁.