Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Production possibility curves

Production possibility curves — practice question

The diagram illustrates the production possibility curves for countries X and Y. If productivity falls, country X’s production possibility curve shifts from X1 to X2. Which statement is correct?

  • AAfter the change X would export raw materials and import manufactured goods.
  • BAfter the change there is no economic basis for trade.
  • CBefore the change Y had an absolute advantage in the production of raw materials.
  • DBefore the change X had a comparative advantage in both products.

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