Principles of Economics, 7th Edition (MindTap Course List)
Principles of Economics, 7th Edition (MindTap Course List)
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781285165875
Author: N. Gregory Mankiw
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Question
Book Icon
Chapter 3, Problem 1QR
To determine

Linear production possibility frontier.

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark

Explanation of Solution

The production possibilities frontier will be linear, if the opportunity cost of producing a good is same the whole time, that is, it incurs a constant opportunity cost regardless of the amount of good produced. It usually happens only when the good is not produced using specialized inputs.

Economics Concept Introduction

Concept introduction:

Production Possibility Frontier (PPF): PPF refers to the maximum possible combinations of output of goods or services that an economy can attain by efficiently utilizing and employing full resources.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
Under what conditions is the production possibilities frontier linear rather than bowed out?
If the production possibilities frontier curve is linear and downward-sloping instead of bowed out, that indicates
What does it mean by a linear production possibility frontier?
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Microeconomics
Economics
ISBN:9781337617406
Author:Roger A. Arnold
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Macroeconomics
Economics
ISBN:9781337617390
Author:Roger A. Arnold
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Economics (MindTap Course List)
Economics
ISBN:9781337617383
Author:Roger A. Arnold
Publisher:Cengage Learning