Suppose a Nation Is Currently Producing at a Point Inside

question 187

Multiple Choice

Suppose a nation is currently producing at a point inside its production possibilities frontier. We know that

• A)the nation is producing beyond its capacity, so inflation will occur.
• B)the nation is not using all available resources or is using inferior technology or both.
• C)the nation is producing an efficient combination of goods.
• D)there will be a large opportunity cost if the nation tries to increase production of any good.

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Definitions:

Selling Price

The amount of money charged for a product or service, which can cover costs and provide profit for the seller.

Machine Hours

represent the total time that production equipment or machines are operated within a specific period, often used to allocate manufacturing overhead.

Contribution Margin

Contribution margin is the difference between sales revenue and variable costs, indicating how much revenue contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Direct Labour Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the production process, a key factor in calculating labor costs and efficiency.