Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Production possibility curves

Production possibility curves — practice question

(a)[8]

Explain how a production possibility curve can be used to show scarcity, choice and opportunity cost.

(b)[12]

Discuss the difficulties that may arise when introducing supply side policies to increase the productive capacity of an economy and assess whether these difficulties can be overcome.

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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 of a production possibility curve (PPC) as the curve that shows the maximum level of output that an economy can achieve given its current level of resources/technology (Up to 2 marks).

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