The Slope of an Individual's Production Possibilities Curve

question 115

Multiple Choice

The slope of an individual's production possibilities curve

• A) decreases as more units of a particular good are produced.
• B) is negative and constant along the entire curve.
• C) is positive and constant along the entire curve.
• D) varies as the amount of output changes.
• E) is the same for all individuals.

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