Which of the following statements is true about production-possibility curves?

A. Constant-cost production-possibility curves are convex to the origin.
B. Constant-cost production-possibility curves are straight lines and usually lead to complete specialization under free trade.
C. Under free trade, bowed-out production-possibility curves are associated with partial specialization, because the opportunity cost of producing each good is constant along the curve.
D. Increasing-cost production-possibility curves provide us with information about consumer preferences.


Answer: B

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