Deck 2: Choices and Trade Offs in the Market

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Which statement is true about the slope of a 'production possibility frontier'?

A)It has no economic relevance or meaning.
B)It is always constant.
C)It measures the opportunity cost of producing one more unit of a good.
D)It is always varying.
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The points outside the production possibility frontier are:

A)efficient.
B)attainable.
C)inefficient.
D)unattainable.
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If opportunity costs are constant, how would the production possibility frontier be graphed?

A)as a ray from the origin
B)as a negatively sloped straight line
C)as a negatively sloped curve bowed in toward the origin
D)as a positively sloped straight line
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The production possibility frontier model shows that:

A)if consumers decide to buy more of a product, its price will increase.
B)a market economy is more efficient in producing goods and services than is a centrally planned economy.
C)economic growth can only be achieved by free market economies.
D)if all resources are fully and efficiently utilised, more of one good can be produced only by producing less of another good.
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The production possibility frontier shows the ________ combinations of two products that may be produced in a particular time period with available resources.

A)minimum attainable
B)maximum attainable
C)only
D)equitable
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A 'production possibility frontier' with a bowed outward shape indicates:

A)the possibility of inefficient production.
B)constant opportunity costs as more and more of one good is produced.
C)increasing opportunity costs as more and more of one good is produced.
D)decreasing opportunity costs as more and more of one good is produced.
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'Decreasing opportunity cost' is represented by a ________ production possibility frontier.

A)linear
B)bowed in
C)bowed out
D)vertical
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The attainable production points on a production possibility curve are:

A)the horizontal and vertical intercepts.
B)the points along the production possibility frontier.
C)the points outside the area enclosed by the production possibility frontier.
D)the points along and inside the production possibility frontier.
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Stella can produce either a combination of 60 silk tulips and 85 silk leaves or a combination of 70 silk tulips and 55 silk leaves. If she now produces 60 silk tulips and 85 silk leaves, what is the opportunity cost of producing an additional 10 silk tulips?

A)2)5 silk leaves.
B)10 silk leaves.
C)25 silk leaves.
D)30 silk leaves.
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Figure 2.1
<strong>Figure 2.1   Refer to Figure 2.1. Point A is:</strong> A)technically efficient. B)unattainable with current resources. C)inefficient in that not all resources are being used. D)the equilibrium output combination. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 2.1. Point A is:

A)technically efficient.
B)unattainable with current resources.
C)inefficient in that not all resources are being used.
D)the equilibrium output combination.
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Figure 2.1
<strong>Figure 2.1   Refer to Figure 2.1. Point C is:</strong> A)technically efficient. B)unattainable with current resources. C)inefficient in that not all resources are being used. D)the equilibrium output combination. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 2.1. Point C is:

A)technically efficient.
B)unattainable with current resources.
C)inefficient in that not all resources are being used.
D)the equilibrium output combination.
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James can produce either a combination of 30 bow ties and 40 neckties or a combination of 40 bow ties and 20 neckties. If he now produces 40 bow ties and 20 neckties, what is the opportunity cost of producing an additional 20 neckties?

A)2 bow ties.
B)15 bow ties.
C)20 bow ties.
D)35 bow ties.
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The 'production possibility frontier model' assumes which of the following?

A)Labour, capital, land and natural resources are unlimited in quantity.
B)The economy produces only two products.
C)Any level of the two products that the economy produces is currently possible.
D)The level of technology is variable.
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If the production possibility frontier is ________, then opportunity costs are constant as more of one good is produced.

A)bowed out
B)bowed in
C)non-linear
D)linear
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Figure 2.2
<strong>Figure 2.2   Refer to Figure 2.2. Steve Vignetto raises cattle and llamas on his land. His land is equally suitable for raising either animal. Which of the graphs in Figure 2.2 represents his production possibility frontier?</strong> A)Graph A B)Graph B C)Graph C D)either Graph B or Graph C <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 2.2. Steve Vignetto raises cattle and llamas on his land. His land is equally suitable for raising either animal. Which of the graphs in Figure 2.2 represents his production possibility frontier?

A)Graph A
B)Graph B
C)Graph C
D)either Graph B or Graph C
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Figure 2.1
<strong>Figure 2.1   Refer to Figure 2.1. Point B is:</strong> A)technically efficient. B)unattainable with current resources. C)inefficient in that not all resources are being used. D)the equilibrium output combination. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 2.1. Point B is:

A)technically efficient.
B)unattainable with current resources.
C)inefficient in that not all resources are being used.
D)the equilibrium output combination.
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________ marginal opportunity cost implies that the more resources already devoted to any activity, the payoff from allocating yet more resources to that activity increases by progressively smaller amounts.

A)Increasing
B)Decreasing
C)Constant
D)Negative
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Scarcity:

A)stems from the incompatibility between limited resources and unlimited wants.
B)can be overcome by discovering new resources.
C)can be eliminated by rationing products.
D)is a bigger problem in market economies than in socialist economies.
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In a production possibility frontier model, a point ________ the frontier is productively inefficient.

A)along
B)inside
C)outside
D)at either intercept of
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The principle of opportunity cost is that:

A)in a market economy, taking advantage of profitable opportunities involves some money cost.
B)the economic cost of using a factor of production is the alternative use of that factor that is given up.
C)taking advantage of investment opportunities involves costs.
D)the cost of production varies depending on the opportunity for technological application.
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Which of the following would shift a nation's production possibility frontier outward?

A)discovering a cheap way to convert sunshine into electricity
B)an increase in demand for the nation's products
C)a decrease in the unemployment rate
D)a law requiring workers to retire at age 50
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Table 2.2
Production choices for Billie's Bedroom Shop
<strong>Table 2.2 Production choices for Billie's Bedroom Shop   Refer to Table 2.2. Assume Billie's Bedroom Shop only produces pillows and blankets. Billie faces ________ opportunity costs in the production of pillows and blankets.</strong> A)increasing B)constant C)decreasing D)negative <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Table 2.2. Assume Billie's Bedroom Shop only produces pillows and blankets. Billie faces ________ opportunity costs in the production of pillows and blankets.

A)increasing
B)constant
C)decreasing
D)negative
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Figure 2.3
<strong>Figure 2.3   Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation. Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following movements: A.from point V to point W B.from point W to point Y C.from point Y to point Z Which of the movements listed above represents economic growth?</strong> A)a, b and c B)b and c only C)a only D)b only <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation.
Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following movements:
A.from point V to point W
B.from point W to point Y
C.from point Y to point Z
Which of the movements listed above represents economic growth?

A)a, b and c
B)b and c only
C)a only
D)b only
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Figure 2.2
<strong>Figure 2.2   Refer to Figure 2.2. Steve Vignetto raises cattle and llamas on his land. A portion of his land is more suitable for raising cattle, and the other portion is better suited for raising llamas. Which of the graphs in Figure 2.2 represents his production possibility frontier?</strong> A)Graph A B)Graph B C)Graph C D)either Graph B or Graph C <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 2.2. Steve Vignetto raises cattle and llamas on his land. A portion of his land is more suitable for raising cattle, and the other portion is better suited for raising llamas. Which of the graphs in Figure 2.2 represents his production possibility frontier?

A)Graph A
B)Graph B
C)Graph C
D)either Graph B or Graph C
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Table 2.2
Production choices for Billie's Bedroom Shop
<strong>Table 2.2 Production choices for Billie's Bedroom Shop   Refer to Table 2.2. Assume Billie's Bedroom Shop only produces pillows and blankets. A combination of 18 pillows and 14 blankets would appear:</strong> A)along Billie's production possibility frontier. B)inside Billie's production possibility frontier. C)outside Billie's production possibility frontier. D)at the vertical intercept of Billie's production possibility frontier. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Table 2.2. Assume Billie's Bedroom Shop only produces pillows and blankets. A combination of 18 pillows and 14 blankets would appear:

A)along Billie's production possibility frontier.
B)inside Billie's production possibility frontier.
C)outside Billie's production possibility frontier.
D)at the vertical intercept of Billie's production possibility frontier.
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Figure 2.3
<strong>Figure 2.3   Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation. Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following events: A.a decrease in the unemployment rate B.general technological advancement C.an increase in consumer wealth Which of the events listed above could cause a movement from V to W?</strong> A)a only B)a and b only C)b and c only D)a, b and c <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation.
Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following events:
A.a decrease in the unemployment rate
B.general technological advancement
C.an increase in consumer wealth
Which of the events listed above could cause a movement from V to W?

A)a only
B)a and b only
C)b and c only
D)a, b and c
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Figure 2.3
<strong>Figure 2.3   Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation. Refer to Figure 2.3. A movement from X to Y:</strong> A)could be due to a change in consumers' tastes and preferences. B)could occur because of an influx of immigrant labour. C)is the result of advancements in food production technology only, with no change in the technology for plastic production. D)is the result of advancements in plastic production technology only, with no change in food production technology. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation.
Refer to Figure 2.3. A movement from X to Y:

A)could be due to a change in consumers' tastes and preferences.
B)could occur because of an influx of immigrant labour.
C)is the result of advancements in food production technology only, with no change in the technology for plastic production.
D)is the result of advancements in plastic production technology only, with no change in food production technology.
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Figure 2.3
<strong>Figure 2.3   Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation. Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following events: A.a reduction in the patent protection period to no more than two years B.a war that destroys a substantial portion of a nation's capital stock C.the lack of a secure and enforceable property rights system Which of the events listed above could cause a movement from W to V?</strong> A)a only B)a and b only C)a and c only D)a, b and c <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation.
Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following events:
A.a reduction in the patent protection period to no more than two years
B.a war that destroys a substantial portion of a nation's capital stock
C.the lack of a secure and enforceable property rights system
Which of the events listed above could cause a movement from W to V?

A)a only
B)a and b only
C)a and c only
D)a, b and c
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Table 2.1
Production choices for Tomaso's Trattoria
<strong>Table 2.1 Production choices for Tomaso's Trattoria   Refer to Table 2.1. Assume Tomaso's Trattoria only produces pizzas and calzones. A combination of 30 pizzas and 35 calzones would appear:</strong> A)along Tomaso's production possibility frontier. B)inside Tomaso's production possibility frontier. C)outside Tomaso's production possibility frontier. D)at the horizontal intercept of Tomaso's production possibility frontier. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Table 2.1. Assume Tomaso's Trattoria only produces pizzas and calzones. A combination of 30 pizzas and 35 calzones would appear:

A)along Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
B)inside Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
C)outside Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
D)at the horizontal intercept of Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
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Figure 2.3
<strong>Figure 2.3   Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation. Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following events: A.an increase in the unemployment rate B.a decrease in a nation's money supply C.a war that kills a significant portion of a nation's population Which of the events listed above could cause a movement from Y to W?</strong> A)a b and c B)a and b only C)a and c only D)c only <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation.
Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following events:
A.an increase in the unemployment rate
B.a decrease in a nation's money supply
C.a war that kills a significant portion of a nation's population
Which of the events listed above could cause a movement from Y to W?

A)a b and c
B)a and b only
C)a and c only
D)c only
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Table 2.2
Production choices for Billie's Bedroom Shop
<strong>Table 2.2 Production choices for Billie's Bedroom Shop   Refer to Table 2-2. Assume Billie's Bedroom Shop only produces pillows and blankets. A combination of 10 pillows and 14 blankets would appear:</strong> A)along Billie's production possibility frontier. B)inside Billie's production possibility frontier. C)outside Billie's production possibility frontier. D)at the vertical intercept of Billie's production possibility frontier. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Table 2-2. Assume Billie's Bedroom Shop only produces pillows and blankets. A combination of 10 pillows and 14 blankets would appear:

A)along Billie's production possibility frontier.
B)inside Billie's production possibility frontier.
C)outside Billie's production possibility frontier.
D)at the vertical intercept of Billie's production possibility frontier.
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Table 2.1
Production choices for Tomaso's Trattoria
<strong>Table 2.1 Production choices for Tomaso's Trattoria   Refer to Table 2.1. Assume Tomaso's Trattoria only produces pizzas and calzones. A combination of 36 pizzas and 15 calzones would appear:</strong> A)along Tomaso's production possibility frontier. B)inside Tomaso's production possibility frontier. C)outside Tomaso's production possibility frontier. D)at the horizontal intercept of Tomaso's production possibility frontier. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Table 2.1. Assume Tomaso's Trattoria only produces pizzas and calzones. A combination of 36 pizzas and 15 calzones would appear:

A)along Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
B)inside Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
C)outside Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
D)at the horizontal intercept of Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
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An inward shift of a nation's production possibility frontier represents:

A)economic decline.
B)rising prices of the two goods on the production possibility frontier model.
C)an impossible situation.
D)a situation in which a country produces more of one good and less of another.
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Economic growth is represented on a production possibility frontier model by the production possibility frontier:

A)shifting outward.
B)shifting inward.
C)becoming steeper.
D)becoming flatter.
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An inward shift of a nation's production possibility frontier can occur due to:

A)a reduction in unemployment.
B)a natural disaster like a hurricane or bad earthquake.
C)a change in the amounts of one good desired.
D)an increase in the labour force.
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Table 2.1
Production choices for Tomaso's Trattoria
<strong>Table 2.1 Production choices for Tomaso's Trattoria   Refer to Table 2.1. Assume Tomaso's Trattoria only produces pizzas and calzones. Tomaso faces ________ opportunity costs in the production of pizzas and calzones.</strong> A)increasing B)decreasing C)constant D)negative <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Table 2.1. Assume Tomaso's Trattoria only produces pizzas and calzones. Tomaso faces ________ opportunity costs in the production of pizzas and calzones.

A)increasing
B)decreasing
C)constant
D)negative
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Figure 2.3
<strong>Figure 2.3   Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation. Refer to Figure 2.3. A movement from Y to Z:</strong> A)represents an increase in the demand for plastic products. B)could occur because of general technological advancements. C)is the result of advancements in food production technology. D)is the result of advancements in plastic production technology. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation.
Refer to Figure 2.3. A movement from Y to Z:

A)represents an increase in the demand for plastic products.
B)could occur because of general technological advancements.
C)is the result of advancements in food production technology.
D)is the result of advancements in plastic production technology.
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Table 2.2
Production choices for Billie's Bedroom Shop
<strong>Table 2.2 Production choices for Billie's Bedroom Shop   Refer to Table 2.2. Assume Billie's Bedroom Shop only produces pillows and blankets. A combination of 18 pillows and 10 blankets would appear:</strong> A)along Billie's production possibility frontier. B)inside Billie's production possibility frontier. C)outside Billie's production possibility frontier. D)at the vertical intercept of Billie's production possibility frontier. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Table 2.2. Assume Billie's Bedroom Shop only produces pillows and blankets. A combination of 18 pillows and 10 blankets would appear:

A)along Billie's production possibility frontier.
B)inside Billie's production possibility frontier.
C)outside Billie's production possibility frontier.
D)at the vertical intercept of Billie's production possibility frontier.
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Table 2.1
Production choices for Tomaso's Trattoria
<strong>Table 2.1 Production choices for Tomaso's Trattoria   Refer to Table 2.1. Assume Tomaso's Trattoria only produces pizzas and calzones. A combination of 12 pizzas and 35 calzones would appear:</strong> A)along Tomaso's production possibility frontier. B)inside Tomaso's production possibility frontier. C)outside Tomaso's production possibility frontier. D)at the horizontal intercept of Tomaso's production possibility frontier. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Table 2.1. Assume Tomaso's Trattoria only produces pizzas and calzones. A combination of 12 pizzas and 35 calzones would appear:

A)along Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
B)inside Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
C)outside Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
D)at the horizontal intercept of Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
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Without an increase in the supplies of factors of production, how can a nation achieve economic growth?

A)by producing more high-value goods and less low-value goods
B)through technological advancement which enables more output with the same quantity of resources
C)by lowering the prices of factors of production
D)by increasing the prices of factors of production
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Figure 2.5
<strong>Figure 2.5   Refer to Figure 2.5. If the economy is currently producing at point D, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point B?</strong> A)8 thousand wrenches B)23 thousand hammers C)30 thousand wrenches D)0 hammers <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 2.5. If the economy is currently producing at point D, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point B?

A)8 thousand wrenches
B)23 thousand hammers
C)30 thousand wrenches
D)0 hammers
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Figure 2.3
<strong>Figure 2.3   Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation. Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following events: A.an increase in the unemployment rate B.general technological advancement C.a decrease in consumer wealth Which of the events listed above could cause a movement from X to V?</strong> A)a only B)a and b only C)b and c only D)a, b and c <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation.
Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following events:
A.an increase in the unemployment rate
B.general technological advancement
C.a decrease in consumer wealth
Which of the events listed above could cause a movement from X to V?

A)a only
B)a and b only
C)b and c only
D)a, b and c
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According to the production possibility model, if more resources are allocated to the production of physical and human capital, then which of the following is likely to happen?

A)Fewer goods will be produced for consumption today.
B)The production possibility frontier will be shifted inward in the future.
C)Future economic growth will decline.
D)The country's total production will fall.
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Jane can bake either a combination of 25 cakes and 15 pies or a combination of 10 cakes and 20 pies. If she now bakes 10 cakes and 20 pies, what is the opportunity cost of baking an additional 15 cakes?

A)5 pies.
B)10 pies.
C)15 pies.
D)20 pies.
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If society decides it wants more of one good and all resources are fully utilised, then:

A)it is unable to do this unless technology advances.
B)additional resource supplies will have to be found.
C)it has to give up some of another good and incur some opportunity costs.
D)more unemployment will occur.
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Figure 2.5
<strong>Figure 2.5   Refer to Figure 2.5. If the economy is currently producing at point A, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point B?</strong> A)8 thousand wrenches B)6 thousand hammers C)30 thousand wrenches D)23 thousand hammers <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 2.5. If the economy is currently producing at point A, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point B?

A)8 thousand wrenches
B)6 thousand hammers
C)30 thousand wrenches
D)23 thousand hammers
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Figure 2.5
<strong>Figure 2.5   Refer to Figure 2.5. If the economy is currently producing at point C, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point B?</strong> A)10 thousand wrenches B)13 thousand hammers C)30 thousand wrenches D)23 thousand hammers <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 2.5. If the economy is currently producing at point C, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point B?

A)10 thousand wrenches
B)13 thousand hammers
C)30 thousand wrenches
D)23 thousand hammers
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Figure 2.5
<strong>Figure 2.5   Refer to Figure 2.5. If the economy is currently producing at point E, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point D?</strong> A)13 thousand hammers B)10 thousand hammers C)8 thousand wrenches D)0 wrenches <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 2.5. If the economy is currently producing at point E, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point D?

A)13 thousand hammers
B)10 thousand hammers
C)8 thousand wrenches
D)0 wrenches
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Figure 2.4
<strong>Figure 2.4   Refer to Figure 2.4. If the economy is currently producing at point X, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point Y?</strong> A)5 million tonnes of steel B)9 million tonnes of paper C)5 million tonnes of paper D)14 million tonnes of steel <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 2.4. If the economy is currently producing at point X, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point Y?

A)5 million tonnes of steel
B)9 million tonnes of paper
C)5 million tonnes of paper
D)14 million tonnes of steel
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Figure 2.3
<strong>Figure 2.3   Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation. Refer to Figure 2.3. A movement from ________ could occur because of an influx of immigrant labour.</strong> A)W to V B)X to W C)W to Z D)Y to W <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation.
Refer to Figure 2.3. A movement from ________ could occur because of an influx of immigrant labour.

A)W to V
B)X to W
C)W to Z
D)Y to W
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Figure 2.3
<strong>Figure 2.3   Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation. Refer to Figure 2.3. A movement from ________ is the result of negative technological change in plastic production.</strong> A)V to X B)X to W C)W to Z D)Z to Y <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation.
Refer to Figure 2.3. A movement from ________ is the result of negative technological change in plastic production.

A)V to X
B)X to W
C)W to Z
D)Z to Y
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Figure 2.3
<strong>Figure 2.3   Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation. Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following movements: A.from point V to point W B.from point W to point Y C.from point Y to point Z Which of the movements listed above represents advancements in technology with respect to only plastic production?</strong> A)a, b and c B)b and c only C)b only D)c only <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation.
Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following movements:
A.from point V to point W
B.from point W to point Y
C.from point Y to point Z
Which of the movements listed above represents advancements in technology with respect to only plastic production?

A)a, b and c
B)b and c only
C)b only
D)c only
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Suppose there is no unemployment in the economy and society decides that it wants more of one good. Which of the following statements is true?

A)It can only achieve this with an advance in technology.
B)It can increase output without giving up another good.
C)It can only achieve this with an increase in resource supplies.
D)It will have to give up production and consumption of some other good.
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The opportunity cost of taking a semester-long economics class is:

A)the cost of tuition and fees only.
B)the value of the time spent in the classroom.
C)zero because there is no admission charged if you are enrolled in the course.
D)equal to the highest value of an alternative use of the time and money spent on the class.
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Figure 2.3
<strong>Figure 2.3   Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation. Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following events: A.an increase in the patent protection period to 30 years B.an increase of a nation's capital stock C.an improved property rights system Which of the events listed above could cause a movement from V to W?</strong> A)a only B)a and b only C)a and c only D)a, b and c <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation.
Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following events:
A.an increase in the patent protection period to 30 years
B.an increase of a nation's capital stock
C.an improved property rights system
Which of the events listed above could cause a movement from V to W?

A)a only
B)a and b only
C)a and c only
D)a, b and c
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Figure 2.4
<strong>Figure 2.4   Refer to Figure 2.4. If the economy is currently producing at point Y, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point W?</strong> A)2 million tonnes of steel B)zero C)9 million tonnes of paper D)16 million tonnes of paper <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 2.4. If the economy is currently producing at point Y, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point W?

A)2 million tonnes of steel
B)zero
C)9 million tonnes of paper
D)16 million tonnes of paper
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Figure 2.5
<strong>Figure 2.5   Refer to Figure 2.5. If the economy is currently producing at point E, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point B?</strong> A)13 thousand hammers B)10 thousand hammers C)30 thousand wrenches D)0 wrenches <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 2.5. If the economy is currently producing at point E, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point B?

A)13 thousand hammers
B)10 thousand hammers
C)30 thousand wrenches
D)0 wrenches
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The Great Depression of the 1930s (during which a large number of workers and factories were unemployed)would be represented in a production possibility frontier graph by:

A)a point inside the frontier.
B)a point outside the frontier.
C)a point on the frontier.
D)an intercept on either the vertical or the horizontal axis.
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Figure 2.3
<strong>Figure 2.3   Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation. Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following events: A.a decrease in the unemployment rate B.an increase in a nation's money supply C.an influx of immigrant workers Which of the events listed above could cause a movement from X to Z?</strong> A)a and b only B)a and c only C)a only D)c only <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation.
Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following events:
A.a decrease in the unemployment rate
B.an increase in a nation's money supply
C.an influx of immigrant workers
Which of the events listed above could cause a movement from X to Z?

A)a and b only
B)a and c only
C)a only
D)c only
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Figure 2.6
<strong>Figure 2.6   Figure 2.6 above shows the production possibility frontier for Vidalia, a nation that produces two goods, roses and orchids. Refer to Figure 2.6. What is the opportunity cost of 80 dozen orchids?</strong> A)0 roses B)2)5 dozen roses C)40 dozen roses D)200 dozen roses <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Figure 2.6 above shows the production possibility frontier for Vidalia, a nation that produces two goods, roses and orchids.
Refer to Figure 2.6. What is the opportunity cost of 80 dozen orchids?

A)0 roses
B)2)5 dozen roses
C)40 dozen roses
D)200 dozen roses
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An increase in the unemployment rate may be represented as a movement from a point on the production possibility frontier to a different point on the frontier.
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Table 2.3
Production Choices for Dina's Cafe
<strong>Table 2.3 Production Choices for Dina's Cafe   Refer to Table 2.3. Assume Dina's Cafe only produces sliders and hot wings. A combination of 80 sliders and 75 hot wings would appear:</strong> A)along Dina's production possibility frontier. B)inside Dina's production possibility frontier. C)outside Dina's production possibility frontier. D)at the vertical intercept of Dina's production possibility frontier. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Table 2.3. Assume Dina's Cafe only produces sliders and hot wings. A combination of 80 sliders and 75 hot wings would appear:

A)along Dina's production possibility frontier.
B)inside Dina's production possibility frontier.
C)outside Dina's production possibility frontier.
D)at the vertical intercept of Dina's production possibility frontier.
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The opportunity cost of going to an outdoor music festival is:

A)the enjoyment you receive from going to the festival.
B)the value of the time spent at the festival.
C)equal to the highest value of an alternative use of the time and money spent on the festival.
D)zero because there is no overhead costs for an outdoor festival.
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If a country is producing efficiently and is on the production possibility frontier, the only way to produce more of one good is to produce less of the other.
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Table 2.3
Production Choices for Dina's Cafe
<strong>Table 2.3 Production Choices for Dina's Cafe   Refer to Table 2.3. Assume Dina's Cafe only produces sliders and hot wings. A combination of 80 sliders and 120 hot wings would appear:</strong> A)along Dina's production possibility frontier. B)inside Dina's production possibility frontier. C)outside Dina's production possibility frontier. D)at the vertical intercept of Dina's production possibility frontier. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Table 2.3. Assume Dina's Cafe only produces sliders and hot wings. A combination of 80 sliders and 120 hot wings would appear:

A)along Dina's production possibility frontier.
B)inside Dina's production possibility frontier.
C)outside Dina's production possibility frontier.
D)at the vertical intercept of Dina's production possibility frontier.
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Table 2.3
Production Choices for Dina's Cafe
<strong>Table 2.3 Production Choices for Dina's Cafe   Refer to Table 2.3. Assume Dina's Cafe only produces sliders and hot wings. A combination of 120 sliders and 50 hot wings would appear:</strong> A)along Dina's production possibility frontier. B)inside Dina's production possibility frontier. C)outside Dina's production possibility frontier. D)at the vertical intercept of Dina's production possibility frontier. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Table 2.3. Assume Dina's Cafe only produces sliders and hot wings. A combination of 120 sliders and 50 hot wings would appear:

A)along Dina's production possibility frontier.
B)inside Dina's production possibility frontier.
C)outside Dina's production possibility frontier.
D)at the vertical intercept of Dina's production possibility frontier.
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Any output combination outside a production possibility frontier is associated with unused or under-utilised resources.
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Refer to Figure 2.6. Suppose Vidalia is currently producing 60 dozen orchids per period. How many roses is it also producing, assuming that resources are fully utilised?

A)40 dozen roses
B)50 dozen roses
C)60 dozen roses
D)100 dozen roses
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Any output combination along a production possibility frontier is associated with fully utilised resources.
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A decrease in the unemployment rate may be represented as a movement from a point on the production possibility frontier to a point outside the frontier.
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An increase in the labour force shifts the production possibility frontier inwards over time.
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A decrease in population shifts the production possibility frontier outwards over time.
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Refer to Figure 2.6. Suppose Vidalia is currently producing 120 dozen roses per period. How many orchids is it also producing, assuming that resources are fully utilised?

A)20 dozen orchids
B)32 dozen orchids
C)44 dozen orchids
D)68 dozen orchids
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Refer to Figure 2.6. What is the opportunity cost of 100 dozen roses?

A)0)8 dozen orchids
B)5 dozen orchids
C)40 dozen orchids
D)80 dozen orchids
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If additional units of a good could be produced at an increasing opportunity cost, the production possibility frontier would be linear.
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Table 2.3
Production Choices for Dina's Cafe
<strong>Table 2.3 Production Choices for Dina's Cafe   Refer to Table 2.3. Dina faces ________ opportunity costs in the production of sliders and hot wings.</strong> A)increasing B)decreasing C)constant D)negative <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Table 2.3. Dina faces ________ opportunity costs in the production of sliders and hot wings.

A)increasing
B)decreasing
C)constant
D)negative
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On a diagram of a production possibility frontier, opportunity cost is represented by the production possibility frontier shifting outward.
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If a country is producing efficiently and is on the production possibility frontier, the country can produce more of one good without producing less of the other good.
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If additional units of a good could be produced at a constant opportunity cost, the production possibility frontier would be bowed outward (concave).
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Suppose your expenses for this term are as follows: tuition: $12 000, room and board: $6 000, books and other educational supplies: $1 000. Further, during the term, you can only work part-time and earn $8 000 instead of your full-time salary of $20 000. What is the opportunity cost of going to university this term, assuming that your room and board expenses would be the same even if you did not go to university?

A)$11 000
B)$17 000
C)$23 000
D)$25 000
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Which statement is true about the slope of a 'production possibility frontier'?

A)It has no economic relevance or meaning.
B)It is always constant.
C)It measures the opportunity cost of producing one more unit of a good.
D)It is always varying.
It measures the opportunity cost of producing one more unit of a good.
2
The points outside the production possibility frontier are:

A)efficient.
B)attainable.
C)inefficient.
D)unattainable.
unattainable.
3
If opportunity costs are constant, how would the production possibility frontier be graphed?

A)as a ray from the origin
B)as a negatively sloped straight line
C)as a negatively sloped curve bowed in toward the origin
D)as a positively sloped straight line
as a negatively sloped straight line
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The production possibility frontier model shows that:

A)if consumers decide to buy more of a product, its price will increase.
B)a market economy is more efficient in producing goods and services than is a centrally planned economy.
C)economic growth can only be achieved by free market economies.
D)if all resources are fully and efficiently utilised, more of one good can be produced only by producing less of another good.
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The production possibility frontier shows the ________ combinations of two products that may be produced in a particular time period with available resources.

A)minimum attainable
B)maximum attainable
C)only
D)equitable
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A 'production possibility frontier' with a bowed outward shape indicates:

A)the possibility of inefficient production.
B)constant opportunity costs as more and more of one good is produced.
C)increasing opportunity costs as more and more of one good is produced.
D)decreasing opportunity costs as more and more of one good is produced.
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'Decreasing opportunity cost' is represented by a ________ production possibility frontier.

A)linear
B)bowed in
C)bowed out
D)vertical
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The attainable production points on a production possibility curve are:

A)the horizontal and vertical intercepts.
B)the points along the production possibility frontier.
C)the points outside the area enclosed by the production possibility frontier.
D)the points along and inside the production possibility frontier.
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Stella can produce either a combination of 60 silk tulips and 85 silk leaves or a combination of 70 silk tulips and 55 silk leaves. If she now produces 60 silk tulips and 85 silk leaves, what is the opportunity cost of producing an additional 10 silk tulips?

A)2)5 silk leaves.
B)10 silk leaves.
C)25 silk leaves.
D)30 silk leaves.
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Figure 2.1
<strong>Figure 2.1   Refer to Figure 2.1. Point A is:</strong> A)technically efficient. B)unattainable with current resources. C)inefficient in that not all resources are being used. D)the equilibrium output combination.
Refer to Figure 2.1. Point A is:

A)technically efficient.
B)unattainable with current resources.
C)inefficient in that not all resources are being used.
D)the equilibrium output combination.
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Figure 2.1
<strong>Figure 2.1   Refer to Figure 2.1. Point C is:</strong> A)technically efficient. B)unattainable with current resources. C)inefficient in that not all resources are being used. D)the equilibrium output combination.
Refer to Figure 2.1. Point C is:

A)technically efficient.
B)unattainable with current resources.
C)inefficient in that not all resources are being used.
D)the equilibrium output combination.
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James can produce either a combination of 30 bow ties and 40 neckties or a combination of 40 bow ties and 20 neckties. If he now produces 40 bow ties and 20 neckties, what is the opportunity cost of producing an additional 20 neckties?

A)2 bow ties.
B)15 bow ties.
C)20 bow ties.
D)35 bow ties.
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The 'production possibility frontier model' assumes which of the following?

A)Labour, capital, land and natural resources are unlimited in quantity.
B)The economy produces only two products.
C)Any level of the two products that the economy produces is currently possible.
D)The level of technology is variable.
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If the production possibility frontier is ________, then opportunity costs are constant as more of one good is produced.

A)bowed out
B)bowed in
C)non-linear
D)linear
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Figure 2.2
<strong>Figure 2.2   Refer to Figure 2.2. Steve Vignetto raises cattle and llamas on his land. His land is equally suitable for raising either animal. Which of the graphs in Figure 2.2 represents his production possibility frontier?</strong> A)Graph A B)Graph B C)Graph C D)either Graph B or Graph C
Refer to Figure 2.2. Steve Vignetto raises cattle and llamas on his land. His land is equally suitable for raising either animal. Which of the graphs in Figure 2.2 represents his production possibility frontier?

A)Graph A
B)Graph B
C)Graph C
D)either Graph B or Graph C
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Figure 2.1
<strong>Figure 2.1   Refer to Figure 2.1. Point B is:</strong> A)technically efficient. B)unattainable with current resources. C)inefficient in that not all resources are being used. D)the equilibrium output combination.
Refer to Figure 2.1. Point B is:

A)technically efficient.
B)unattainable with current resources.
C)inefficient in that not all resources are being used.
D)the equilibrium output combination.
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________ marginal opportunity cost implies that the more resources already devoted to any activity, the payoff from allocating yet more resources to that activity increases by progressively smaller amounts.

A)Increasing
B)Decreasing
C)Constant
D)Negative
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Scarcity:

A)stems from the incompatibility between limited resources and unlimited wants.
B)can be overcome by discovering new resources.
C)can be eliminated by rationing products.
D)is a bigger problem in market economies than in socialist economies.
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In a production possibility frontier model, a point ________ the frontier is productively inefficient.

A)along
B)inside
C)outside
D)at either intercept of
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The principle of opportunity cost is that:

A)in a market economy, taking advantage of profitable opportunities involves some money cost.
B)the economic cost of using a factor of production is the alternative use of that factor that is given up.
C)taking advantage of investment opportunities involves costs.
D)the cost of production varies depending on the opportunity for technological application.
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Which of the following would shift a nation's production possibility frontier outward?

A)discovering a cheap way to convert sunshine into electricity
B)an increase in demand for the nation's products
C)a decrease in the unemployment rate
D)a law requiring workers to retire at age 50
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Table 2.2
Production choices for Billie's Bedroom Shop
<strong>Table 2.2 Production choices for Billie's Bedroom Shop   Refer to Table 2.2. Assume Billie's Bedroom Shop only produces pillows and blankets. Billie faces ________ opportunity costs in the production of pillows and blankets.</strong> A)increasing B)constant C)decreasing D)negative
Refer to Table 2.2. Assume Billie's Bedroom Shop only produces pillows and blankets. Billie faces ________ opportunity costs in the production of pillows and blankets.

A)increasing
B)constant
C)decreasing
D)negative
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Figure 2.3
<strong>Figure 2.3   Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation. Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following movements: A.from point V to point W B.from point W to point Y C.from point Y to point Z Which of the movements listed above represents economic growth?</strong> A)a, b and c B)b and c only C)a only D)b only
Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation.
Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following movements:
A.from point V to point W
B.from point W to point Y
C.from point Y to point Z
Which of the movements listed above represents economic growth?

A)a, b and c
B)b and c only
C)a only
D)b only
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Figure 2.2
<strong>Figure 2.2   Refer to Figure 2.2. Steve Vignetto raises cattle and llamas on his land. A portion of his land is more suitable for raising cattle, and the other portion is better suited for raising llamas. Which of the graphs in Figure 2.2 represents his production possibility frontier?</strong> A)Graph A B)Graph B C)Graph C D)either Graph B or Graph C
Refer to Figure 2.2. Steve Vignetto raises cattle and llamas on his land. A portion of his land is more suitable for raising cattle, and the other portion is better suited for raising llamas. Which of the graphs in Figure 2.2 represents his production possibility frontier?

A)Graph A
B)Graph B
C)Graph C
D)either Graph B or Graph C
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Table 2.2
Production choices for Billie's Bedroom Shop
<strong>Table 2.2 Production choices for Billie's Bedroom Shop   Refer to Table 2.2. Assume Billie's Bedroom Shop only produces pillows and blankets. A combination of 18 pillows and 14 blankets would appear:</strong> A)along Billie's production possibility frontier. B)inside Billie's production possibility frontier. C)outside Billie's production possibility frontier. D)at the vertical intercept of Billie's production possibility frontier.
Refer to Table 2.2. Assume Billie's Bedroom Shop only produces pillows and blankets. A combination of 18 pillows and 14 blankets would appear:

A)along Billie's production possibility frontier.
B)inside Billie's production possibility frontier.
C)outside Billie's production possibility frontier.
D)at the vertical intercept of Billie's production possibility frontier.
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Figure 2.3
<strong>Figure 2.3   Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation. Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following events: A.a decrease in the unemployment rate B.general technological advancement C.an increase in consumer wealth Which of the events listed above could cause a movement from V to W?</strong> A)a only B)a and b only C)b and c only D)a, b and c
Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation.
Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following events:
A.a decrease in the unemployment rate
B.general technological advancement
C.an increase in consumer wealth
Which of the events listed above could cause a movement from V to W?

A)a only
B)a and b only
C)b and c only
D)a, b and c
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Figure 2.3
<strong>Figure 2.3   Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation. Refer to Figure 2.3. A movement from X to Y:</strong> A)could be due to a change in consumers' tastes and preferences. B)could occur because of an influx of immigrant labour. C)is the result of advancements in food production technology only, with no change in the technology for plastic production. D)is the result of advancements in plastic production technology only, with no change in food production technology.
Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation.
Refer to Figure 2.3. A movement from X to Y:

A)could be due to a change in consumers' tastes and preferences.
B)could occur because of an influx of immigrant labour.
C)is the result of advancements in food production technology only, with no change in the technology for plastic production.
D)is the result of advancements in plastic production technology only, with no change in food production technology.
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Figure 2.3
<strong>Figure 2.3   Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation. Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following events: A.a reduction in the patent protection period to no more than two years B.a war that destroys a substantial portion of a nation's capital stock C.the lack of a secure and enforceable property rights system Which of the events listed above could cause a movement from W to V?</strong> A)a only B)a and b only C)a and c only D)a, b and c
Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation.
Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following events:
A.a reduction in the patent protection period to no more than two years
B.a war that destroys a substantial portion of a nation's capital stock
C.the lack of a secure and enforceable property rights system
Which of the events listed above could cause a movement from W to V?

A)a only
B)a and b only
C)a and c only
D)a, b and c
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Table 2.1
Production choices for Tomaso's Trattoria
<strong>Table 2.1 Production choices for Tomaso's Trattoria   Refer to Table 2.1. Assume Tomaso's Trattoria only produces pizzas and calzones. A combination of 30 pizzas and 35 calzones would appear:</strong> A)along Tomaso's production possibility frontier. B)inside Tomaso's production possibility frontier. C)outside Tomaso's production possibility frontier. D)at the horizontal intercept of Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
Refer to Table 2.1. Assume Tomaso's Trattoria only produces pizzas and calzones. A combination of 30 pizzas and 35 calzones would appear:

A)along Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
B)inside Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
C)outside Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
D)at the horizontal intercept of Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
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Figure 2.3
<strong>Figure 2.3   Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation. Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following events: A.an increase in the unemployment rate B.a decrease in a nation's money supply C.a war that kills a significant portion of a nation's population Which of the events listed above could cause a movement from Y to W?</strong> A)a b and c B)a and b only C)a and c only D)c only
Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation.
Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following events:
A.an increase in the unemployment rate
B.a decrease in a nation's money supply
C.a war that kills a significant portion of a nation's population
Which of the events listed above could cause a movement from Y to W?

A)a b and c
B)a and b only
C)a and c only
D)c only
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Table 2.2
Production choices for Billie's Bedroom Shop
<strong>Table 2.2 Production choices for Billie's Bedroom Shop   Refer to Table 2-2. Assume Billie's Bedroom Shop only produces pillows and blankets. A combination of 10 pillows and 14 blankets would appear:</strong> A)along Billie's production possibility frontier. B)inside Billie's production possibility frontier. C)outside Billie's production possibility frontier. D)at the vertical intercept of Billie's production possibility frontier.
Refer to Table 2-2. Assume Billie's Bedroom Shop only produces pillows and blankets. A combination of 10 pillows and 14 blankets would appear:

A)along Billie's production possibility frontier.
B)inside Billie's production possibility frontier.
C)outside Billie's production possibility frontier.
D)at the vertical intercept of Billie's production possibility frontier.
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Table 2.1
Production choices for Tomaso's Trattoria
<strong>Table 2.1 Production choices for Tomaso's Trattoria   Refer to Table 2.1. Assume Tomaso's Trattoria only produces pizzas and calzones. A combination of 36 pizzas and 15 calzones would appear:</strong> A)along Tomaso's production possibility frontier. B)inside Tomaso's production possibility frontier. C)outside Tomaso's production possibility frontier. D)at the horizontal intercept of Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
Refer to Table 2.1. Assume Tomaso's Trattoria only produces pizzas and calzones. A combination of 36 pizzas and 15 calzones would appear:

A)along Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
B)inside Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
C)outside Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
D)at the horizontal intercept of Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
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An inward shift of a nation's production possibility frontier represents:

A)economic decline.
B)rising prices of the two goods on the production possibility frontier model.
C)an impossible situation.
D)a situation in which a country produces more of one good and less of another.
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Economic growth is represented on a production possibility frontier model by the production possibility frontier:

A)shifting outward.
B)shifting inward.
C)becoming steeper.
D)becoming flatter.
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An inward shift of a nation's production possibility frontier can occur due to:

A)a reduction in unemployment.
B)a natural disaster like a hurricane or bad earthquake.
C)a change in the amounts of one good desired.
D)an increase in the labour force.
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Table 2.1
Production choices for Tomaso's Trattoria
<strong>Table 2.1 Production choices for Tomaso's Trattoria   Refer to Table 2.1. Assume Tomaso's Trattoria only produces pizzas and calzones. Tomaso faces ________ opportunity costs in the production of pizzas and calzones.</strong> A)increasing B)decreasing C)constant D)negative
Refer to Table 2.1. Assume Tomaso's Trattoria only produces pizzas and calzones. Tomaso faces ________ opportunity costs in the production of pizzas and calzones.

A)increasing
B)decreasing
C)constant
D)negative
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Figure 2.3
<strong>Figure 2.3   Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation. Refer to Figure 2.3. A movement from Y to Z:</strong> A)represents an increase in the demand for plastic products. B)could occur because of general technological advancements. C)is the result of advancements in food production technology. D)is the result of advancements in plastic production technology.
Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation.
Refer to Figure 2.3. A movement from Y to Z:

A)represents an increase in the demand for plastic products.
B)could occur because of general technological advancements.
C)is the result of advancements in food production technology.
D)is the result of advancements in plastic production technology.
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Table 2.2
Production choices for Billie's Bedroom Shop
<strong>Table 2.2 Production choices for Billie's Bedroom Shop   Refer to Table 2.2. Assume Billie's Bedroom Shop only produces pillows and blankets. A combination of 18 pillows and 10 blankets would appear:</strong> A)along Billie's production possibility frontier. B)inside Billie's production possibility frontier. C)outside Billie's production possibility frontier. D)at the vertical intercept of Billie's production possibility frontier.
Refer to Table 2.2. Assume Billie's Bedroom Shop only produces pillows and blankets. A combination of 18 pillows and 10 blankets would appear:

A)along Billie's production possibility frontier.
B)inside Billie's production possibility frontier.
C)outside Billie's production possibility frontier.
D)at the vertical intercept of Billie's production possibility frontier.
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Table 2.1
Production choices for Tomaso's Trattoria
<strong>Table 2.1 Production choices for Tomaso's Trattoria   Refer to Table 2.1. Assume Tomaso's Trattoria only produces pizzas and calzones. A combination of 12 pizzas and 35 calzones would appear:</strong> A)along Tomaso's production possibility frontier. B)inside Tomaso's production possibility frontier. C)outside Tomaso's production possibility frontier. D)at the horizontal intercept of Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
Refer to Table 2.1. Assume Tomaso's Trattoria only produces pizzas and calzones. A combination of 12 pizzas and 35 calzones would appear:

A)along Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
B)inside Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
C)outside Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
D)at the horizontal intercept of Tomaso's production possibility frontier.
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Without an increase in the supplies of factors of production, how can a nation achieve economic growth?

A)by producing more high-value goods and less low-value goods
B)through technological advancement which enables more output with the same quantity of resources
C)by lowering the prices of factors of production
D)by increasing the prices of factors of production
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Figure 2.5
<strong>Figure 2.5   Refer to Figure 2.5. If the economy is currently producing at point D, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point B?</strong> A)8 thousand wrenches B)23 thousand hammers C)30 thousand wrenches D)0 hammers
Refer to Figure 2.5. If the economy is currently producing at point D, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point B?

A)8 thousand wrenches
B)23 thousand hammers
C)30 thousand wrenches
D)0 hammers
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Figure 2.3
<strong>Figure 2.3   Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation. Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following events: A.an increase in the unemployment rate B.general technological advancement C.a decrease in consumer wealth Which of the events listed above could cause a movement from X to V?</strong> A)a only B)a and b only C)b and c only D)a, b and c
Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation.
Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following events:
A.an increase in the unemployment rate
B.general technological advancement
C.a decrease in consumer wealth
Which of the events listed above could cause a movement from X to V?

A)a only
B)a and b only
C)b and c only
D)a, b and c
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According to the production possibility model, if more resources are allocated to the production of physical and human capital, then which of the following is likely to happen?

A)Fewer goods will be produced for consumption today.
B)The production possibility frontier will be shifted inward in the future.
C)Future economic growth will decline.
D)The country's total production will fall.
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Jane can bake either a combination of 25 cakes and 15 pies or a combination of 10 cakes and 20 pies. If she now bakes 10 cakes and 20 pies, what is the opportunity cost of baking an additional 15 cakes?

A)5 pies.
B)10 pies.
C)15 pies.
D)20 pies.
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If society decides it wants more of one good and all resources are fully utilised, then:

A)it is unable to do this unless technology advances.
B)additional resource supplies will have to be found.
C)it has to give up some of another good and incur some opportunity costs.
D)more unemployment will occur.
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Figure 2.5
<strong>Figure 2.5   Refer to Figure 2.5. If the economy is currently producing at point A, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point B?</strong> A)8 thousand wrenches B)6 thousand hammers C)30 thousand wrenches D)23 thousand hammers
Refer to Figure 2.5. If the economy is currently producing at point A, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point B?

A)8 thousand wrenches
B)6 thousand hammers
C)30 thousand wrenches
D)23 thousand hammers
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Figure 2.5
<strong>Figure 2.5   Refer to Figure 2.5. If the economy is currently producing at point C, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point B?</strong> A)10 thousand wrenches B)13 thousand hammers C)30 thousand wrenches D)23 thousand hammers
Refer to Figure 2.5. If the economy is currently producing at point C, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point B?

A)10 thousand wrenches
B)13 thousand hammers
C)30 thousand wrenches
D)23 thousand hammers
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Figure 2.5
<strong>Figure 2.5   Refer to Figure 2.5. If the economy is currently producing at point E, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point D?</strong> A)13 thousand hammers B)10 thousand hammers C)8 thousand wrenches D)0 wrenches
Refer to Figure 2.5. If the economy is currently producing at point E, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point D?

A)13 thousand hammers
B)10 thousand hammers
C)8 thousand wrenches
D)0 wrenches
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Figure 2.4
<strong>Figure 2.4   Refer to Figure 2.4. If the economy is currently producing at point X, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point Y?</strong> A)5 million tonnes of steel B)9 million tonnes of paper C)5 million tonnes of paper D)14 million tonnes of steel
Refer to Figure 2.4. If the economy is currently producing at point X, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point Y?

A)5 million tonnes of steel
B)9 million tonnes of paper
C)5 million tonnes of paper
D)14 million tonnes of steel
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Figure 2.3
<strong>Figure 2.3   Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation. Refer to Figure 2.3. A movement from ________ could occur because of an influx of immigrant labour.</strong> A)W to V B)X to W C)W to Z D)Y to W
Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation.
Refer to Figure 2.3. A movement from ________ could occur because of an influx of immigrant labour.

A)W to V
B)X to W
C)W to Z
D)Y to W
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Figure 2.3
<strong>Figure 2.3   Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation. Refer to Figure 2.3. A movement from ________ is the result of negative technological change in plastic production.</strong> A)V to X B)X to W C)W to Z D)Z to Y
Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation.
Refer to Figure 2.3. A movement from ________ is the result of negative technological change in plastic production.

A)V to X
B)X to W
C)W to Z
D)Z to Y
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Figure 2.3
<strong>Figure 2.3   Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation. Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following movements: A.from point V to point W B.from point W to point Y C.from point Y to point Z Which of the movements listed above represents advancements in technology with respect to only plastic production?</strong> A)a, b and c B)b and c only C)b only D)c only
Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation.
Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following movements:
A.from point V to point W
B.from point W to point Y
C.from point Y to point Z
Which of the movements listed above represents advancements in technology with respect to only plastic production?

A)a, b and c
B)b and c only
C)b only
D)c only
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Suppose there is no unemployment in the economy and society decides that it wants more of one good. Which of the following statements is true?

A)It can only achieve this with an advance in technology.
B)It can increase output without giving up another good.
C)It can only achieve this with an increase in resource supplies.
D)It will have to give up production and consumption of some other good.
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The opportunity cost of taking a semester-long economics class is:

A)the cost of tuition and fees only.
B)the value of the time spent in the classroom.
C)zero because there is no admission charged if you are enrolled in the course.
D)equal to the highest value of an alternative use of the time and money spent on the class.
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Figure 2.3
<strong>Figure 2.3   Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation. Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following events: A.an increase in the patent protection period to 30 years B.an increase of a nation's capital stock C.an improved property rights system Which of the events listed above could cause a movement from V to W?</strong> A)a only B)a and b only C)a and c only D)a, b and c
Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation.
Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following events:
A.an increase in the patent protection period to 30 years
B.an increase of a nation's capital stock
C.an improved property rights system
Which of the events listed above could cause a movement from V to W?

A)a only
B)a and b only
C)a and c only
D)a, b and c
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Figure 2.4
<strong>Figure 2.4   Refer to Figure 2.4. If the economy is currently producing at point Y, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point W?</strong> A)2 million tonnes of steel B)zero C)9 million tonnes of paper D)16 million tonnes of paper
Refer to Figure 2.4. If the economy is currently producing at point Y, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point W?

A)2 million tonnes of steel
B)zero
C)9 million tonnes of paper
D)16 million tonnes of paper
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Figure 2.5
<strong>Figure 2.5   Refer to Figure 2.5. If the economy is currently producing at point E, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point B?</strong> A)13 thousand hammers B)10 thousand hammers C)30 thousand wrenches D)0 wrenches
Refer to Figure 2.5. If the economy is currently producing at point E, what is the opportunity cost of moving to point B?

A)13 thousand hammers
B)10 thousand hammers
C)30 thousand wrenches
D)0 wrenches
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The Great Depression of the 1930s (during which a large number of workers and factories were unemployed)would be represented in a production possibility frontier graph by:

A)a point inside the frontier.
B)a point outside the frontier.
C)a point on the frontier.
D)an intercept on either the vertical or the horizontal axis.
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Figure 2.3
<strong>Figure 2.3   Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation. Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following events: A.a decrease in the unemployment rate B.an increase in a nation's money supply C.an influx of immigrant workers Which of the events listed above could cause a movement from X to Z?</strong> A)a and b only B)a and c only C)a only D)c only
Figure 2.3 shows various points on three different production possibility frontiers for a nation.
Refer to Figure 2.3. Consider the following events:
A.a decrease in the unemployment rate
B.an increase in a nation's money supply
C.an influx of immigrant workers
Which of the events listed above could cause a movement from X to Z?

A)a and b only
B)a and c only
C)a only
D)c only
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Figure 2.6
<strong>Figure 2.6   Figure 2.6 above shows the production possibility frontier for Vidalia, a nation that produces two goods, roses and orchids. Refer to Figure 2.6. What is the opportunity cost of 80 dozen orchids?</strong> A)0 roses B)2)5 dozen roses C)40 dozen roses D)200 dozen roses
Figure 2.6 above shows the production possibility frontier for Vidalia, a nation that produces two goods, roses and orchids.
Refer to Figure 2.6. What is the opportunity cost of 80 dozen orchids?

A)0 roses
B)2)5 dozen roses
C)40 dozen roses
D)200 dozen roses
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An increase in the unemployment rate may be represented as a movement from a point on the production possibility frontier to a different point on the frontier.
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Table 2.3
Production Choices for Dina's Cafe
<strong>Table 2.3 Production Choices for Dina's Cafe   Refer to Table 2.3. Assume Dina's Cafe only produces sliders and hot wings. A combination of 80 sliders and 75 hot wings would appear:</strong> A)along Dina's production possibility frontier. B)inside Dina's production possibility frontier. C)outside Dina's production possibility frontier. D)at the vertical intercept of Dina's production possibility frontier.
Refer to Table 2.3. Assume Dina's Cafe only produces sliders and hot wings. A combination of 80 sliders and 75 hot wings would appear:

A)along Dina's production possibility frontier.
B)inside Dina's production possibility frontier.
C)outside Dina's production possibility frontier.
D)at the vertical intercept of Dina's production possibility frontier.
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The opportunity cost of going to an outdoor music festival is:

A)the enjoyment you receive from going to the festival.
B)the value of the time spent at the festival.
C)equal to the highest value of an alternative use of the time and money spent on the festival.
D)zero because there is no overhead costs for an outdoor festival.
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If a country is producing efficiently and is on the production possibility frontier, the only way to produce more of one good is to produce less of the other.
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Table 2.3
Production Choices for Dina's Cafe
<strong>Table 2.3 Production Choices for Dina's Cafe   Refer to Table 2.3. Assume Dina's Cafe only produces sliders and hot wings. A combination of 80 sliders and 120 hot wings would appear:</strong> A)along Dina's production possibility frontier. B)inside Dina's production possibility frontier. C)outside Dina's production possibility frontier. D)at the vertical intercept of Dina's production possibility frontier.
Refer to Table 2.3. Assume Dina's Cafe only produces sliders and hot wings. A combination of 80 sliders and 120 hot wings would appear:

A)along Dina's production possibility frontier.
B)inside Dina's production possibility frontier.
C)outside Dina's production possibility frontier.
D)at the vertical intercept of Dina's production possibility frontier.
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Table 2.3
Production Choices for Dina's Cafe
<strong>Table 2.3 Production Choices for Dina's Cafe   Refer to Table 2.3. Assume Dina's Cafe only produces sliders and hot wings. A combination of 120 sliders and 50 hot wings would appear:</strong> A)along Dina's production possibility frontier. B)inside Dina's production possibility frontier. C)outside Dina's production possibility frontier. D)at the vertical intercept of Dina's production possibility frontier.
Refer to Table 2.3. Assume Dina's Cafe only produces sliders and hot wings. A combination of 120 sliders and 50 hot wings would appear:

A)along Dina's production possibility frontier.
B)inside Dina's production possibility frontier.
C)outside Dina's production possibility frontier.
D)at the vertical intercept of Dina's production possibility frontier.
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Any output combination outside a production possibility frontier is associated with unused or under-utilised resources.
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68
Refer to Figure 2.6. Suppose Vidalia is currently producing 60 dozen orchids per period. How many roses is it also producing, assuming that resources are fully utilised?

A)40 dozen roses
B)50 dozen roses
C)60 dozen roses
D)100 dozen roses
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Any output combination along a production possibility frontier is associated with fully utilised resources.
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A decrease in the unemployment rate may be represented as a movement from a point on the production possibility frontier to a point outside the frontier.
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An increase in the labour force shifts the production possibility frontier inwards over time.
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A decrease in population shifts the production possibility frontier outwards over time.
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Refer to Figure 2.6. Suppose Vidalia is currently producing 120 dozen roses per period. How many orchids is it also producing, assuming that resources are fully utilised?

A)20 dozen orchids
B)32 dozen orchids
C)44 dozen orchids
D)68 dozen orchids
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Refer to Figure 2.6. What is the opportunity cost of 100 dozen roses?

A)0)8 dozen orchids
B)5 dozen orchids
C)40 dozen orchids
D)80 dozen orchids
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If additional units of a good could be produced at an increasing opportunity cost, the production possibility frontier would be linear.
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Table 2.3
Production Choices for Dina's Cafe
<strong>Table 2.3 Production Choices for Dina's Cafe   Refer to Table 2.3. Dina faces ________ opportunity costs in the production of sliders and hot wings.</strong> A)increasing B)decreasing C)constant D)negative
Refer to Table 2.3. Dina faces ________ opportunity costs in the production of sliders and hot wings.

A)increasing
B)decreasing
C)constant
D)negative
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77
On a diagram of a production possibility frontier, opportunity cost is represented by the production possibility frontier shifting outward.
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If a country is producing efficiently and is on the production possibility frontier, the country can produce more of one good without producing less of the other good.
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If additional units of a good could be produced at a constant opportunity cost, the production possibility frontier would be bowed outward (concave).
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Suppose your expenses for this term are as follows: tuition: $12 000, room and board: $6 000, books and other educational supplies: $1 000. Further, during the term, you can only work part-time and earn $8 000 instead of your full-time salary of $20 000. What is the opportunity cost of going to university this term, assuming that your room and board expenses would be the same even if you did not go to university?

A)$11 000
B)$17 000
C)$23 000
D)$25 000
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