In autarky, the quantities produced and consumed by a nation will be determined by: a) The point at which the marginal rate of substitution equals the marginal rate of transformation. b) The point at which the community indifference curve is tangent with the production possibilities frontier. c) The point at which welfare is maximized given the existing domestic resources. d) All of the above answers are correct.

In autarky, the quantities produced and consumed by a nation will be determined by: a) The point at which the marginal rate of substitution equals the marginal rate of transformation. b) The point at which the community indifference curve is tangent with the production possibilities frontier. c) The point at which welfare is maximized given the existing domestic resources. d) All of the above answers are correct.

Micro Economics For Today

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ISBN:9781337613064

Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

Publisher:Tucker, Irvin B.

Chapter2: Productions Possibilities, Opportunity Costs, And Economic Growth

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6SQ

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