A production possibilities curve with quantities of clothing and food on the axes shows which of the following?
I. A society cannot have an unlimited amount of each good.
II. For an efficient society, an increase in clothing production will necessitate a decrease in food production.
III. A society will always produce the maximum amount of both clothing and food.
A) I only
B) II only
C) III only
D) Both I and II
Answer: D
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