Compare Two Economies a and B That Start Out with Identical

question 86

Multiple Choice

Compare two economies A and B that start out with identical production possibilities curves. Economy A chooses an efficient point with 6 consumption goods and 3 capital goods, while economy B also chooses an efficient point, but with 4 consumption goods and 5 capital goods. In the future we can predict:

• A) economy A will operate inefficiently.
• B) economy B will operate inefficiently.
• C) economy A and economy B will grow equally fast.
• D) economy A will grow faster than economy B.
• E) economy B will grow faster than economy A.

Interpret and analyze supply and demand curves.

Understand the difference in viewpoints regarding taxation and economic fairness among economists.

Understand the methodology behind economic theories and the limitations of economic experiments.

Analyze the effects of macroeconomic policies on the national economy.

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