A reduction in the level of unemployment would have which effect with respect to the nation's production possibilities curve?

A. It would shift the curve to the right
B. It would shift the curve to the left
C. It would not shift the curve; it would be represented by a movement from a point inside the curve toward a point on the curve
D. It would not shift the curve; it would be represented by a movement from a point on the curve to a point outside the curve


Answer: C

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