A PPF is more likely to be a downward-sloping curve that is bowed outward than a downward-sloping straight line because most resources are O a. better suited for the production of some goods than others. b. used to produce consumption goods. C. used efficiently. d. relatively cheap at low levels of output.

A PPF is more likely to be a downward-sloping curve that is bowed outward than a downward-sloping straight line because most resources are O a. better suited for the production of some goods than others. b. used to produce consumption goods. C. used efficiently. d. relatively cheap at low levels of output.

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Author:William A. McEachern

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Chapter2: Economic Tools And Economic Systems

Section: Chapter Questions

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