opportunity cost PPF curve 1.1.4 Flashcards

1
Q

Consumer goods

A

goods which directlty provide utility to custumers

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2
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capital goods

A

man- made goods used in the production of consumer goods eg machinary

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3
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opportunity cost

A

the next best alternative forgone

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4
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PPF curve shows

A

the maximum possible prodction of 2 goodws/sevices with given FoPs (the curve)

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5
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efficiency

point : a, b, c

A

on the curve = productivley efficient

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6
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efficiency

point: d

A

inside the curve = prodictivley ineffecient

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7
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efficiency

point: e

A

ouside the curve = unatainable with given factors of production

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8
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increasing production

A
  • shift the curve
  • Q^2 CELL (quality, quantity, capital, enterprise, land, labour)
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