When Will a Production Possibilities Frontier Be Linear and Not

question 165

Multiple Choice

When will a production possibilities frontier be linear and not bowed out?

• A)If no tradeoffs exist.
• B)If the tradeoff between the two goods is always at a constant rate.
• C)If unemployment is zero.
• D)If resources are allocated efficiently.

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