An Inward Shift of a Nation's Production Possibilities Frontier Can

question 129

Multiple Choice

An inward shift of a nation's production possibilities frontier can occur due to

• A)a reduction in unemployment.
• B)a natural disaster like a hurricane or bad earthquake.
• C)a change in the amounts of one good desired.
• D)an increase in the labor force.

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Definitions:

Microevolution

The change in the genetic makeup of a population over time, leading to the development of new species.

Biological Evolution

The process through which the characteristics of organisms change over successive generations, by means of genetic variation and natural selection.

Genetic Engineering

The direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology to modify its characteristics, often to enhance its performance or suitability for a particular purpose.

Natural Selection

A process in biological evolution where organisms with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.