Other Things Equal, Which of the Following Would Shift an Economy's

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Multiple Choice

Other things equal, which of the following would shift an economy's production possibilities curve to the left?

• A) the discovery of a low-cost means of generating and storing solar energy
• B) the entrance of more women into the labor force
• C) a law requiring mandatory retirement from the labor force at age 55
• D) an increase in the proportion of total output that consists of capital or investment goods

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Definitions:

Prostate Gland

A gland in males located below the bladder surrounding the urethra, secreting fluid that is a component of semen.

Spermatic Cord

A bundle of fibers and tissues passing through the abdominal wall and into the testes, involved in blood supply, waste removal, and sperm delivery.

Ductus Deferens

The ductus deferens, also known as the vas deferens, is a tube that carries sperm from the testes to the urethra, serving as a key component of the male reproductive system.

Seminal Vesicle

A gland in men that secretes a fluid component of semen into the urethra.