The Reason That the Production Possibilities Curve Is Usually a Bow-Shaped

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Multiple Choice

The reason that the production possibilities curve is usually a bow-shaped curve instead of a straight line is that

• A) it makes it easier to illustrate the concepts of scarcity and prices with a bow-shaped curve than it is with a straight line
• B) early economists began drawing them in this way and the convention has continued throughout the years
• C) output eventually reaches a maximum and then declines
• D) resources are not perfectly adaptable to the production of all goods

Understand the considerations for identifying operating segments based on internal reporting structures.

Identify which operating segments are reportable under various tests such as the asset test, revenue test, and profit or loss test.

Understand the requirements for disclosing information about each operating segment.

Apply U.S. GAAP criteria to determine the reportability of operating segments.

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