Economics Production Possibilities Curve Quiz
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What factor explains the concave shape of the production possibilities curve?

  • Decreased prices of paper and ink
  • Increased productive efficiency from F to H
  • Differing skills among writers (correct)
  • Improvement in printing technology
  • Which of the following is least likely to contribute to the benefits of specialization?

  • Repetition makes tasks more engaging (correct)
  • Optimal assignment based on individual strengths
  • Reduction in transition time between tasks
  • Improvement of skills through practice
  • What specialization strategy will lead to maximum total production between the U.S. and Mexico?

  • U.S. specializing in both agricultural and manufactured goods
  • U.S. specializing in manufactured goods and Mexico in agricultural goods (correct)
  • Mexico specializing in both agricultural and manufactured goods
  • U.S. specializing in agricultural goods and Mexico in manufactured goods
  • What is Poor Old Johnny Ray's opportunity cost of sounding sad on the radio?

    <p>1/2 of putting on a red dress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the production possibilities curve typically concave?

    <p>Due to diminishing returns in production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about the opportunity costs of production?

    <p>They can vary based on resource allocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does specialization have on productivity?

    <p>It promotes the division of labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If Mexico has a lower opportunity cost in agriculture compared to the U.S., who should specialize in what?

    <p>U.S. in manufactured goods, Mexico in agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

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