The Absolute Value of the Slope of the Production Possibilities

question 16

Multiple Choice

The absolute value of the slope of the production possibilities curve is the

• A) marginal rate of substitution.
• B) contract curve.
• C) offer curve.
• D) Engel curve.
• E) marginal rate of transformation.

Understand how to calculate income yield from an investment.

Understand how to calculate capital gain yield from an investment.

Understand how to calculate the total rate of return from an investment.

Understand the mathematical relationship between investment losses and gains across different time periods.

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