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Explain Production Possibility curve

Elucidate Production Possibility curve with the help of a diagram?

Answer: The Production Possibility Curve refers to a curve that shows various production possibilities which can be produced with specified resources and technology.

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When the economy devotes all its resources to the production of commodity B, it can generate 15 units however then the production of commodity A will be zero. There can be much production possibilities of commodity A & B. When we want to generate more commodities B, we have to decrease the output of commodity A and vice-versa.

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