A Production Possibilities Curve Is Negatively Sloped Because

question 58

Multiple Choice

A production possibilities curve is negatively sloped because:

• A)​the price of a good falls as you move down along the curve.
• B)​resources are wasted as you move along the curve.
• C)​it is not possible to adjust production decisions at all once an economy operates on the curve.
• D)​once on the frontier, it is only possible to increase production of one good by reducing production of the other.

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Definitions:

Indirect Approach

A communication technique in which the main point or critical message is delivered after providing background information and building context.

Negative News

Information or announcements that are undesirable or disadvantageous, often impacting perceptions or results negatively.

Buffer

A component in communication designed to soften the impact of the message, often used before delivering bad news.

Buffer Statement

An opening remark or sentence intended to soften the impact of a negative message that follows.