A Country Can Achieve Some Combination of Goods Outside Its

question 237

Multiple Choice

A country can achieve some combination of goods outside its production possibilities curve by:

• A)idling some of its resources.
• B)specializing and engaging in international trade.
• C)buying the debt (bonds and stocks) of foreign nations.
• D)producing more consumption goods and fewer capital goods.

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Definitions:

Consumerism

The cultural phenomenon characterized by the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts, often driven by advertising and societal norms.

Installment Plans

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League of Women Voters

An organization founded in 1920 to support women's suffrage and to educate voters on public policy issues.