Exhibit 2-9 Production possibilities curve
If the economy represented in Exhibit 2-9 is operating at Point W:

A. no tractor product must be forgone to produce more food in the current period.
B. resources are not fully used.
C. some tractor production must be forgone to produce more food in the current period.
D. increased food production would be impossible.


Answer: C

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