An Outward Shift of an Economy's Production Possibilities Curve Is

question 199

Multiple Choice

An outward shift of an economy's production possibilities curve is caused by:

• A) an increase in capital.
• B) an increase in labor.
• C) an advance in technology.
• D) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Contributed Surplus

The excess amount paid by investors over the par value of shares, recorded in the shareholders' equity section of the balance sheet.

Retained Earnings

The amount of net earnings not distributed to shareholders as dividends but reinvested in the business or kept as reserves.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

A component of shareholders' equity on the balance sheet, representing gains and losses not reflected in net income, such as foreign currency items, unrealized gains/losses on certain investments, and pension plan adjustments.

Retractable Preferred Shares

Preferred shares that give the holder the right to require the issuer to repurchase the shares at predetermined conditions.