A country is able to move beyond its production possibilities curve in terms of consumption when it:

1. Produces solely what it has a comparative advantage in and engaging in trade with other countries
2. Produces what it has a comparative disadvange and gains from trade with other countries.
3. Remains in a state of autarky and produces solely what it has a comparative advantage in
4. Focuses on producing what is has a comparative advantage in and taking advantage of economies of scale