Given a Production Possibility Curve for Good X (On the X-Axis)

question 107

Multiple Choice

Given a production possibility curve for good X (on the x-axis) and good Y (on the y-axis) , the opportunity cost of increasing good X is greatest when the slope of the production possibility curve is:

• A) −6.
• B) −4.
• C) 6.
• D) 4.

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