Suppose that, on the basis of a nations production possibilities curve, an economy must sacrifice 10,000 pizzas

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Suppose that, on the basis of a nation’s production possibilities curve, an economy must sacrifice 10,000 pizzas domestically to get the 1 additional industrial robot it desires but that it can get the robot from another country in exchange for 9000 pizzas. Relate this information to the following statement: “Through international specialization and trade, a nation can reduce its opportunity cost of obtaining goods and thus ‘move outside its production possibilities curve.’” LO5

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Essentials Of Economics

ISBN: 9780077502140

3rd Edition

Authors: Stanley Brue, Campbell McConnell, Sean Flynn

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