Meanwhile, in the country of Portugal, wool and wine can also be produced according to a linear PPF. However, when all resources are devoted to production of wine, Portugal can produce 100 barrels, but when all resources are devoted to wool production, portugal can produce 50 bushels. What are the opportunity costs in Portugal of producing a barrel of wine?

Meanwhile, in the country of Portugal, wool and wine can also be produced according to a linear PPF. However, when all resources are devoted to production of wine, Portugal can produce 100 barrels, but when all resources are devoted to wool production, portugal can produce 50 bushels. What are the opportunity costs in Portugal of producing a barrel of wine?

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Chapter2: Productions Possibilities, Opportunity Costs, And Economic Growth

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