CAIE IGCSE Economics 1.4 Production Possibility Curve Ppc Diagrams Topic Practice

Question 1

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A country is producing at point X on its production possibility curve (PPC) which shows how it can allocate its production between capital goods and consumer goods.

A period of recession then causes some of its factories to close.
Which point could represent the country's new position?

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Question 2

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The diagram shows a production possibility curve (PPC). The economy is using all of its available resources.

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A government decides to encourage more production of manufactured goods instead of agricultural goods.

Which movement shows this policy change?

A

W to X

B

W to Y

C

X to W

D

Z to X

Question 3

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The diagram shows a country's production possibility curve (PPC).

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What would cause a movement from point X to point Y ?

A

decrease in productivity

B

decrease in unemployment

C

increase in capital investment

D

increase in economic growth

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