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qid 7486 · economics

Question: A nation is producing at a point inside of its production possibility curve. Which of the following is a possible explanation for this outcome?

  1. This nation has experienced a permanent decrease in its production capacity.
  2. This nation has experienced slower than usual technological progress.
  3. This nation has avoided free trade between other nations.
  4. This nation is experiencing an economic recession.

Our answer: D. This nation is experiencing an economic recession. Source quote machine-checked (exact quote)

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Current source

Federal Reserve Education, "The Production Possibilities Frontier: Underemployment and Economic Growth"

https://www.federalreserveeducation.org/teaching-resources/economics/scarcity/the-production-possibilities-frontier-underemployment-and-economic-growth

“Why would an economy produce below its potential? Well, it could be in a recession, which is a significant decline in general economic activity extending over a period of time.”

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https://openstax.org/books/principles-economics-3e/pages/2-2-the-production-possibilities-frontier-and-social-choices

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