Suppose that a fully employed economy produces only two goods, hamburgers and flat-panel TVs. If the economy is currently producing more than the optimal quantity of hamburgers, then to attain the optimal allocation of resources it should:
A. produce more hamburgers and fewer TVs.
B. produce more TVs and fewer hamburgers.
C. produce more of both goods.
D. produce fewer of both goods.
Answer: B
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