An Improvement in Technology Would

question 136

Multiple Choice

An improvement in technology would

• A)enable the economy to produce outside its original production possibilities frontier
• B)enable the economy to move along its original production possibilities frontier
• C)eliminate scarcity; therefore, the production possibilities frontier would no longer exist
• D)have no effect on the production possibilities frontier
• E)change the production possibilities frontier to a line with a positive slope

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Definitions:

Product Changes

Modifications or improvements made to a product’s design, specifications, or features to enhance its performance, appeal, or compliance with regulations.

JIT Partnerships

Collaborations between suppliers and manufacturers that follow Just-In-Time inventory principles to reduce waste and increase efficiency.

Competitive Bidding

A procurement process where suppliers submit their bids to win a contract, based on price and/or other criteria.

Vertical Integration

Developing the ability to produce goods or services previously purchased or actually buying a supplier or a distributor.