Suppose a Hurricane Causes Extensive Devastation, Destroying Houses, Roads, Schools

question 99

Multiple Choice

Suppose a hurricane causes extensive devastation, destroying houses, roads, schools and factories. What would be the effect of this hurricane on a production possibilities frontier consisting of consumption goods and capital goods?

• A)It would shift outward at all points.
• B)It would shift inward at all points.
• C)There would be a movement along the existing production possibilities frontier towards a less capital-intensive point.
• D)There would be a movement along the existing production possibilities frontier towards a more capital-intensive point.
• E)There would be a movement from the existing production possibilities frontier inwards towards a point with unused or misallocated resources.

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Definitions:

Product Category

A group of products that are closely related either because they function in a similar manner, are sold to the same customer groups, are marketed through the same types of outlets, or fall within given price ranges.

Introduction Stage

The first phase in a product's life cycle, characterized by product launch, marketing efforts, and low sales volume.

Decline Stage

The period in a product's life cycle marked by a decrease in sales and profits.

Customer Education

Activities and resources provided by businesses to help customers better understand and use their products or services.