An Analysis of Production Possibilities Curves Indicates That the Reason

question 45

Multiple Choice

An analysis of production possibilities curves indicates that the reason why underdeveloped nations have difficulties increasing their economic growth rates is because:

• A) low population growth rates mean fewer workers to produce food and other necessities.
• B) their production possibilities curves shift in when resources are increased.
• C) the opportunity cost of shifting resources from consumption goods to capital goods is relatively low.
• D) they must cut back their already meager consumption levels to increase capital production.

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