Using a Production Possibilities Curve, an Economy That Produces an Output

question 186

Multiple Choice

Using a production possibilities curve, an economy that produces an output combination less than the maximum possible is depicted by a point located:

• A) at the top corner of the curve.
• B) near the middle of the curve.
• C) at the bottom corner of the curve.
• D) outside the curve.
• E) inside the curve.

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