Exploring Microeconomics
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Chapter 3, Problem 7P
To determine
(a)
The economy facing double-digit
To determine
(b)
To determine
(c)
Society decides it wants less shelter and more food.
To determine
(d)
Society decides it wants more shelter and less food.
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Q. How would the following events be shown using production possibilities curve [ please draw diagram] for shelter and food?
a. The economy is experiencing double digit unemployment? b. Economic growth is increasing at over 5 percent per year. c. Society decides it wants less shelter and more food. d. Society wants more shelter and less food.
Draw a production possibilities curve for food and clothing. If you are operating on the curve, what is the opportunity cost of producing more clothing? If you are on the curve, is it possible to increase production of one good without decreasing the production of the other?
How would the following events be shown using a production possibilities curve for shelter and food? (draw the production possibilities curve for each)
The economy is experiencing a 10% unemployment rate.
Economic growth is increasing by more than 5 percent per year.
Society decides it wants less shelter and more food.
Society decides it wants less food and more shelter.
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