If the Production Possibilities Curve Is a Downward Sloping Straight

question 314

Multiple Choice

If the production possibilities curve is a downward sloping straight line, then

• A) resources are highly specialized, making it difficult to use them for alternative uses.
• B) technological change has increased.
• C) production is efficient only when producing at the mid-point.
• D) all resources must be perfectly adaptable for alternative uses.

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