If the Production Possibilities Curve Is a Downward Sloping Straight

question 314

Multiple Choice

If the production possibilities curve is a downward sloping straight line, then

• A) resources are highly specialized, making it difficult to use them for alternative uses.
• B) technological change has increased.
• C) production is efficient only when producing at the mid-point.
• D) all resources must be perfectly adaptable for alternative uses.

Understand the process, direction, and energy requirement of transpiration and translocation in plants.

Understand the concept of economies of scale and how it affects production costs.

Identify the factors leading to diseconomies of scale and their impact on firms.

Recognize the advantages of economies of scale for market leaders and large firms.

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