Which of the Following Will Not Produce an Outward Shift

question 48

Multiple Choice

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

• A) upgrading the quality of a nation's human resources
• B) reducing unemployment
• C) increasing the quantity of a society's labor force
• D) improving a society's technological knowledge

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Definitions:

Phenol

An aromatic organic compound with a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a phenyl ring, used in the manufacture of plastics and pharmaceuticals.

Acidic

Characterized by a low pH and the ability to donate protons or accept electron pairs during chemical reactions.

Approximate Pka

An estimated value describing the acidity of a compound, specifically the logarithmic measure of its acid dissociation constant.

Step-By-Step Mechanism

Detailed sequence of steps and intermediate species involved in the overall course of a chemical reaction, highlighting how reactants transform into products.