If an Economy Operates at a Point Within Its Production

question 58

Multiple Choice

If an economy operates at a point within its production possibilities curve,

• A) it lacks the resources necessary to reach the curve.
• B) it is utilizing all of its resources efficiently.
• C) it does not confront the problem of scarce goods relative to unlimited wants.
• D) it is not efficiently using all of its resources.

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