Consider Two Straight-Line PPFs

question 120

Multiple Choice

Consider two straight-line PPFs.They have the same vertical intercept,but curve I is flatter than curve II.The opportunity cost of producing the good on the vertical axis

• A) is greater along curve I.
• B) is greater along curve II.
• C) is the same along both curves.
• D) cannot be compared for the two curves without more information.

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