Assuming That a Society Always Operates on Its Production Possibilities

question 186

Multiple Choice

Assuming that a society always operates on its production possibilities curve, an outward shift of the curve implies

• A)economic growth has occurred.
• B)the society is making more efficient use of its available resources.
• C)consumer demand has increased.
• D)the present value of capital resources has increased.

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Definitions:

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