If the Production Possibilities Curve Is a Straight Line

question 79

Multiple Choice

If the production possibilities curve is a straight line,

• A)opportunity costs rise as output of either commodity is expanded.
• B)resources are not equally productive in the production of both goods.
• C)opportunity costs are negative.
• D)resources can be moved from the production of one good to production of others with no loss of productivity.

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