Exhibit 2-3 Production possibilities curve data
A
B
C
D
E
Capital goods 0
1
2
3
4
Consumer goods20
18
14
8
0
According to the data given in Exhibit 2-3, the production of 1 unit of capital goods and 20 units of consumer goods:
A. is possible but would be inefficient.
B. may be a result of unemployment.
C. may be a result of unused natural resources.
D. is not feasible with current resources and technology.
Answer: D
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