In the above graph, if the economy is currently producing at point C and then shifts production to point A, then A. the economy moved from one efficient point to another efficient point. B. the opportunity cost of that shift is 40,000 units of corn. C. the economy moved from an inefficient point to an efficient point. D. both (B) and (C). E. none of the above.

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In the above graph, if the economy is currently producing at point C and then shifts production to point A, then

A. the economy moved from one efficient point to another efficient point.
B. the opportunity cost of that shift is 40,000 units of corn.
C. the economy moved from an inefficient point to an efficient point.
D. both (B) and (C).
E. none of the above.
Corn
120,000
80,000
40,000
B
с
5,000
D
A
10,000
15,000
Robots
Transcribed Image Text:Corn 120,000 80,000 40,000 B с 5,000 D A 10,000 15,000 Robots
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