Explain what will happen to the production possibilities curve over time if society gives up some consumption goods in favor of more capital goods
What will be an ideal response?
If society chooses to give up some consumption goods in favor of more capital goods, then the production possibilities curve will shift outward over time. This happens when the capital goods can be used to produce more goods in the future.
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