The United States Could Expand Output of Both Civilian and Military

question 15

Multiple Choice

The United States could expand output of both civilian and military goods during the period from 1939 through the early part of World War II because

• A) output per worker fell as more men were drafted by the military.
• B) it captured large amounts of new resources from enemy territory.
• C) military goods are produced using different resources than consumer goods.
• D) during the 1930s it was operating well inside its production possibilities curve.
• E) its production possibilities curve was bowed out during World War II.

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