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Chapter 10, Problem 1CTQ
To determine

The pace at which the U.S. PPC curve shifts outward over time as more of the nation’s river locks become deficient.

Concept introduction:

➣ A production possibility curve (PPC) shows the maximum possible output combinations of two goods or services that an economy can produce when all resources are fully and efficiently employed.

➣ The outward shift in the PPC is caused due to the following reasons −

  • Technology Advancement
  • Changes in Resources
  • Efficient Human Capital
  • Changes in Labor Force

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