Which of the Following Will Not Shift the Production Possibilities

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will not shift the production possibilities curve outward?

• A)​an improvement in technology, which increases the efficiency of inputs
• B)​the discovery of significant oil reserves in Alaska
• C)​a decrease in capacity utilization of existing factories
• D)​additions to the stock of physical capital

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Definitions:

Biotechnology

The use of living systems and organisms to develop or make products, often involving techniques like genetic engineering.

Recombinant DNA Technology

A genetic engineering technique that involves joining DNA from different organisms to produce new genetic combinations.

Genetic Engineering

Manipulation of genes, often through recombinant DNA technology. Also called molecular modification.

Genomic Library

A collection of the total genomic DNA from a single organism. The DNA is stored in a population of identical vectors, each containing a different insert of DNA.