The production possibilities curve represents

A) the maximum amount of labor and capital available to society.
B) the combinations of goods and services among which consumers are indifferent.
C) the maximum combination of goods and services that can be produced with fixed resources and technology, given efficient use of the resources.
D) the maximum rate of growth of capital and labor in a country.


Answer: C

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