|2. Explain how each of the following situations would affect a nation's productionpossibilities curve.a. A technological innovation allows the nation to more efficiently convert solar energyinto electricity.b. A prolonged recession increases the number of unemployed workers in the nation.c. A category 5 hurricane destroys over 40 percent of the nation's productive capacity.d. The quality of education in the nation's colleges and universities improves greatly.

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