Economics (Irwin Economics)
21st Edition
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Author: Campbell R. McConnell, Stanley L. Brue, Sean Masaki Flynn Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 40.2, Problem 1QQ
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Production possibility frontier and opportunity cost .
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Graph 1: Draw a production possibilities model with 4 points labelled A, B, C, D, one inside, two on, and one outside the production possibilities curve. Explain the 4 points in terms of scarcity, choice and efficiency.
Graph 2: Draw a production possibilities model which illustrates economic growth.
Graph 3: Draw a production possibilities model and using your own numbers, explain the concept of the law of increasing opportunity cost.
Graph 4: Draw a production possibilities model for North Korea and label the Y axis Guns, and the X axis Butter. Put two points, A and B, on the curve. Using the two points, explain the concept of government (or market) failure.
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Illustrate and explain with diagram of a production possibility curve, the following;
- Opportunity cost
- Unattainable output level
- Underutilization of resources
Explain how this situation would affect a nation’s production possibilities curve:
The quality of education in the nation’s colleges and universities improves greatly.
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