Question 1

Suppose the economy goes from a point on its production possibilities frontier (PPF) to a point below that PPF.Assuming that the PPF has not shifted,this could be due to

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A)   a gain of resources.
B)   a loss of resources.
C)   technological improvement in the production of both goods.
D)   an increase in unemployment of some resources.

Question 2

-Refer to Exhibit 2-6.Which graph depicts a technological breakthrough in the production of good Y only?

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A)   (1) 
B)   (2) 
C)   (3) 
D)   (4) 
E)   none of the above

Question 3

-Refer to Exhibit 2-8.For Maya,the opportunity cost of producing one unit of good Y is ___________ unit(s) of good X.

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A)   2.00
B)   1.00
C)   10.00
D)   0.50

Question 4

Consider two points on a PPF: point A,at which there are 500 oranges and 100 apricots,and point B,at which there are 501 oranges and 95 apricots.If the economy is currently at point B,the opportunity cost of moving to point A is

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A)   5 apricots.
B)   1 orange.
C)   95 apricots.
D)   500 oranges.

Question 5

-Refer to Exhibit 2-5."In order to produce one more television set,we must forfeit the production of one fax machine." This statement describes a movement from

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A)   point C to point D.
B)   point D to point E.
C)   point E to point F.
D)   point E to point D.
E)   point D to point C.

Question 6

A PPF can

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A)   shift outward but not inward.
B)   shift inward but not outward.
C)   shift inward or outward.
D)   shift neither inward nor outward.

Question 7

Points that lie inside (or below) the PPF are

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A)   unattainable.
B)   attainable and productive efficient.
C)   attainable and productive inefficient.
D)   attainable and neither productive efficient nor productive inefficient.

Question 8

Explain how a technological advancement in one sector of the economy can lead to a change in the number of people who work in another sector of the economy.Give an example to help support your answer.

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Question 9

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-Refer to Exhibit 2-7.Point F is

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A)   unattainable if the economy's PPF is PPF1.
B)   inefficient if the economy's PPF is PPF2.
C)   attainable if the economy's PPF is PPF2.
D)   all of the above
E)   none of the above

Question 10

A society is productive inefficient when

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A)   it produces at a point inside (below) its PPF.
B)   it does not produce the maximum output with its given resources and technology.
C)   it can produce more of one good without giving up some of another good.
D)   both a and b
E)   all of the above

Question 11

-Refer to Exhibit 2-9.If Alex and Adam each specialize in the good in which he has a comparative advantage and then engage in trade,____________________ can consume a combination of goods that lies beyond their PPF.

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A)   Alex,but not Adam,
B)   Adam,but not Alex
C)   Alex and Adam
D)   neither Alex nor Adam

Question 12

A productive efficient society

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A)   produces at a point on its PPF.
B)   can produce more of one good only by giving up some of another good.
C)   cannot produce unlimited amounts of a good.
D)   still has to make choices.
E)   all of the above

Question 13

-Refer to Exhibit 2-8.For Maria,the opportunity cost of producing one unit of good X is ___________ unit(s) of good Y.

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A)   2.00
B)   1.00
C)   10.00
D)   0.50

Question 14

Economic growth is illustrated by a shift inward (toward the origin)of the PPF.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

-Refer to Exhibit 2-6.Which graph depicts the result of an increase in the unemployment rate?

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A)   (1) 
B)   (2) 
C)   (3) 
D)   (4) 
E)   none of the above

Question 16

Economic growth causes the PPF to

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A)   shift leftward.
B)   shift rightward.
C)   remain constant.
D)   go from a straight line to a curve.

Question 17

The economy can produce 0X and 15Y,10X and 10Y,20X and 5Y,or 30X and 0Y.It follows that opportunity cost of 1X is ___Y.

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A)   5.0
B)   0.5
C)   2.5
D)   1.0
E)   2.0

Question 18

-Refer to Exhibit 2-5.The opportunity cost of moving from point D to point C is

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A)   5,000 televisions.
B)   5,000 fax machines.
C)   10,000 televisions.
D)   10,000 fax machines.

Question 19

-Refer to Exhibit 2-6.Which graph depicts society's choice to produce more of good X and less of good Y?

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A)   (1) 
B)   (2) 
C)   (3) 
D)   (4) 
E)   none of the above

Question 20

The economy was at point A producing 100X and 200Y.It moved to point B where it produces 200X and 300Y.It follows that

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A)   point A may have been a point below the economy's PPF,while point B may lie on the PPF.
B)   the economy's PPF could have shifted outward and point A was a point on the economy's old PPF.
C)   the economy has moved from one point on its PPF to another point on the same PPF.
D)   a or b
E)   a or c

Exam 2: Production Possibilities Frontier Framework

Suppose the economy goes from a point on its production possibilities frontier (PPF) to a point below that PPF.Assuming that the PPF has not shifted,this could be due to

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Points that lie inside (or below) the PPF are

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-Refer to Exhibit 2-6.Which graph depicts the result of an increase in the unemployment rate?

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The economy was at point A producing 100X and 200Y.It moved to point B where it produces 200X and 300Y.It follows that

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A PPF can

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Economic growth is illustrated by a shift inward (toward the origin)of the PPF.

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-Refer to Exhibit 2-8.For Maria,the opportunity cost of producing one unit of good X is ___________ unit(s) of good Y.

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-Refer to Exhibit 2-7.Point F is

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The economy can produce 0X and 15Y,10X and 10Y,20X and 5Y,or 30X and 0Y.It follows that opportunity cost of 1X is ___Y.

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-Refer to Exhibit 2-5."In order to produce one more television set,we must forfeit the production of one fax machine." This statement describes a movement from

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-Refer to Exhibit 2-5.The opportunity cost of moving from point D to point C is

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Economic growth causes the PPF to

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-Refer to Exhibit 2-9.If Alex and Adam each specialize in the good in which he has a comparative advantage and then engage in trade,____________________ can consume a combination of goods that lies beyond their PPF.

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-Refer to Exhibit 2-8.For Maya,the opportunity cost of producing one unit of good Y is ___________ unit(s) of good X.

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-Refer to Exhibit 2-6.Which graph depicts a technological breakthrough in the production of good Y only?

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-Refer to Exhibit 2-6.Which graph depicts society's choice to produce more of good X and less of good Y?

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A productive efficient society

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Consider two points on a PPF: point A,at which there are 500 oranges and 100 apricots,and point B,at which there are 501 oranges and 95 apricots.If the economy is currently at point B,the opportunity cost of moving to point A is

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Explain how a technological advancement in one sector of the economy can lead to a change in the number of people who work in another sector of the economy.Give an example to help support your answer.

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