Over the past ten years, the amount of land in Canada used to create canola oil has remained roughly the same. However, farming technology has become more effective. As a result, Canada has been increasing its production of canola oil. This describes A shift inward of the PPF. A shift outward of the PPF. A movement inside the PPF. A movement along the PPF.

Over the past ten years, the amount of land in Canada used to create canola oil has remained roughly the same. However, farming technology has become more effective. As a result, Canada has been increasing its production of canola oil. This describes A shift inward of the PPF. A shift outward of the PPF. A movement inside the PPF. A movement along the PPF.

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Chapter2: Productions Possibilities, Opportunity Costs, And Economic Growth

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