When the Production Possibilities Curve Is Bowed Out, Resources Are

question 135

Multiple Choice

When the production possibilities curve is bowed out, resources are:

• A) equally well-suited to production of both goods.
• B) not being used efficiently.
• C) not equally suited to the production of both types of goods.
• D) increasing as more of one good is produced.
• E) of an inferior quality.

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Definitions:

Population Parameter

A numerical value that describes a characteristic of an entire population.

Sample Statistic

A sample characteristic, such as a sample mean x, a sample standard deviation s, a sample proportion p, and so on. The value of the sample statistic is used to estimate the value of the corresponding population parameter.

Simple Random Sample

A segment of a statistical population where every individual in the segment is equally likely to be selected.

Infinite Population

A population size that is so large it is considered limitless for practical statistical purposes, often used in theoretical models.