3) Refer to Figure 2-4. A movement from X to Y 13) ______ A) could occur because of an influx of immigrant labor. B) is the result of advancements in food production technology only, with no change in the technology for plastic production. C) is the result of advancements in plastic production technology only, with no change in food production technology. D) could be due to a change in consumers' tastes and preferences.

3) Refer to Figure 2-4. A movement from X to Y 13) ______ A) could occur because of an influx of immigrant labor. B) is the result of advancements in food production technology only, with no change in the technology for plastic production. C) is the result of advancements in plastic production technology only, with no change in food production technology. D) could be due to a change in consumers' tastes and preferences.

Survey Of Economics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337111522

Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

Publisher:Tucker, Irvin B.

Chapter2: Productions Possibilities, Opportunity Costs, And Economic Growth

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6SQP

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