A Production Possibilities Curve Is Negatively Sloped Because

question 152

Multiple Choice

A production possibilities curve is negatively sloped because:

• A)​unemployment increases as an economy moves down along the curve.
• B)​along the curve, production of one good must be sacrificed in order to increase production of another.
• C)​unemployment decreases as an economy moves down along the curve.
• D)​as the price falls, more goods are purchased.

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Definitions:

Connective

Relating to or denoting tissues that support, bind, or separate other tissues or organs, characterized by few cells and abundant extracellular matrix.

Glandular Tissue

Specialized tissue consisting of glands that produce and secrete substances needed for bodily functions, such as hormones or digestive enzymes.

Epithelial

Relating to the epithelium, a layer of cells covering the body surfaces, lining cavities and organs, and forming glands, with roles in protection, secretion, and absorption.

Semipermeable Membrane

A type of membrane that allows certain molecules or ions to pass through it by diffusion and often by facilitated diffusion.