Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Production possibility curves

Production possibility curves — practice question

(a)[8]

Show how a movement along, and a shift in, a production possibility curve differ. Explain the possible causes of each. Use diagrams to support your response.

(b)[12]

Discuss how resources are allocated in planned economies and free market economies. Consider which type of economic system is likely to produce the more beneficial outcome.

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This 20-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Movement along a PPC: A correctly labelled diagram

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