2. An improvement in technology used by producers of a certain good will result in:
a A decrease in the demand for the good.
b. An increase in the demand for the good.
C. A decrease in the supply of the good.
d. An increase in the supply of the good

d. An increase in the supply of the good.

Explanation:

Under normal circumstances, when production of certain goods that used to be manual is now automated or there is enhancement of technology then, supply for such good will definitely increase.

It means that there will be faster rate of production due to the technological improvement unlike when production is being done with obsolete equipment or done manually.

When there is enhancement of technology use to produce certain goods, it will bring about decrease in cost of production for producers and an increase in supply of such goods.

i think the answer to your question is b. directive

answer: in the short-run firms will respond by raising the price of turkey.

explanation: initially the long-run equilibrium is at a price of $5 per pound of turkey and a quantity of 50 million pounds per year. now, when webmd claims that a protein found in turkey will increase your expected lifespan by 4 years. the consumers demand for turkey will increase at every price shifting the demand curve to the right from d1 to d2. while, there will be no change in the supply curve in the short-run as it is not possible for producers to adjust supply so quickly. as a result the new equilibrium will occur at a higher price and a higher quantity of turkey.

thus, in the short run firms will respond by increasing the price of turkey, selling more quantity at a higher price and earning economic profits.