Assume an Economy Is Operating at Some Point on Its

question 117

Multiple Choice

Assume an economy is operating at some point on its production possibilities curve which shows civilian and military goods.If the output of military goods is increased, the output of civilian goods:

• A)will remain unchanged.
• B)may be either increased or decreased.
• C)must be decreased.
• D)must also be increased.

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