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leo leo

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Which of the following is true of the production possibilities curve?
 a. It assumes a fixed level of technology. b. It assumes resources are fixed.
  c. It assumes resources are fully employed. d. All of these are correct.

Question 2

Which of the following most accurately indicates the implications of an economy's production possibilities curve?
 a. If all the resources of an economy are being used efficiently, more of one good can be produced only if less of another good is produced.
  b. If all the resources of an economy are being used efficiently, it is generally possible to produce more of one good without having to sacrifice the production of other goods.
  c. Over time, it is generally impossible for a country to expand its production of goods.
  d. An economy will automatically move toward a point that lies outside of the production possibilities constraint unless proper government policy constrains production.



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a



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