Survey Of Economics
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ISBN: 9781337111522
Author: Tucker, Irvin B.
Publisher: Cengage,
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Chapter 2, Problem 10SQ
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The truth about the PPC curve in the economy.
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Homework: Chapter 02
3. Shifts in production possibilities
Suppose France produces two types of goods: agricultural goods and capital good. The following graph shows its current production possibilities
frontier (PPF) for corn, an agricultural good, and airplanes, a capital good.
On the following graph, adjust the production possibilities frontier (PPF) to show the effects of an improvement in soil quality because of new
fertilization techniques.
Hint: Select either end of the curve on the graph to make the endpoints appear. Then drag one or both endpoints to the desired position. Points will
snap into position, so if you try to move a point and it snaps back to its original position, just drag it a little farther.
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Let's say PPF in the diagram to the right is for the year 2022 — How can we shift out the frontier for 2023 to be able to produce more of both goods?
Question 11 options:
A)
Increase the amount of land, labor, capital and entrepreneurship we have — the factors of production
B)
Increase the amount of technology we have — new inventions and innovations
C)
Both of the above will help.
The following graph shows a production possibilities curve for a hypothetical country.
Suppose that due to an increase in human capital, a country experiences economic growth.
Adjust the following graph to show the effect of advances in human capital on the economy's production possibilities curve.
Consumption goods
PPC
Capital goods
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PPC
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