Macmillan Learning Production, Economic Growth, and Trade - End of Chapter Problem Ice cubes are an enjoyable product that many take for granted since they are easily produced in a freezer. But prior to the invention of refrigeration in the late 19th century, obtaining ice in warm climates required it to be imported from cold environments, making it an expensive luxury item. The new technology of refrigeration increased allocative efficiency neither production nor allocative efficiency production efficiency both production and allocative efficiency in the economy.

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Production, Economic Growth, and Trade. - End of Chapter Problem
Ice cubes are an enjoyable product that many take for granted since they are easily produced in a freezer. But prior to the
invention of refrigeration in the late 19th century, obtaining ice in warm climates required it to be imported from cold
environments, making it an expensive luxury item.
The new technology of refrigeration increased
allocative efficiency
neither production nor allocative efficiency
production efficiency
both production and allocative efficiency
in the economy.
Transcribed Image Text:© Macmillan Learning Production, Economic Growth, and Trade. - End of Chapter Problem Ice cubes are an enjoyable product that many take for granted since they are easily produced in a freezer. But prior to the invention of refrigeration in the late 19th century, obtaining ice in warm climates required it to be imported from cold environments, making it an expensive luxury item. The new technology of refrigeration increased allocative efficiency neither production nor allocative efficiency production efficiency both production and allocative efficiency in the economy.
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