Moving from one point on the production possibilities frontier to another ________
A) involves a tradeoff but does not incur an opportunity cost
B) involves an opportunity cost but no tradeoff
C) involves a tradeoff and incurs an opportunity cost
D) involves no tradeoff but it does incur an opportunity cost
C
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Suppose that MUx/Px exceeds MUy/Py. To maximize utility the consumer who is spending all her money income should buy:
A) less of X only if its price rises. B) more of Y only if its price rises. C) more of Y and less of X. D) more of X and less of Y.
Larry was accepted at three different graduate schools, and must choose one. Elite U costs $50,000 per year and did not offer Larry any financial aid. Larry values attending Elite U at $60,000 per year. State College costs $30,000 per year, and offered Larry an annual $10,000 scholarship. Larry values attending State College at $40,000 per year. NoName U costs $20,000 per year, and offered Larry a full $20,000 annual scholarship. Larry values attending NoName at $15,000 per year. What is Larry's economic surplus from attending State College instead of his next best alternative?
A. $10,000 B. $5,000 C. $40,000 D. $20,000