Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Production possibility curves

Production possibility curves — practice question

(a)[8]

Use a diagram(s) to show how a production possibility curve can be used to illustrate opportunity cost and why such a curve is usually drawn with increasing opportunity costs.

(b)[12]

Discuss whether the principle of comparative advantage shows that a move to free trade will always bring an overall benefit for an economy.

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This 20-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Knowledge and understanding: diagram of a production possibility curve with correctly labelled axes.

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