Refer to the above figure. The shape of the production possibility curve indicates that production of
A. wheat is characterized by increasing costs while the production of beans is characterized by decreasing costs.
B. both goods are characterized by decreasing costs.
C. both goods are characterized by increasing costs.
D. wheat is characterized by decreasing costs while the production of beans is characterized by increasing costs.
Answer: C
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