Which of the following would shift an economy's production possibilities curve to the left? Select one: a. the country discovers a new energy source O b. the country experiences a major natural disaster affecting its capital goods O c. an increase in the retirement' age d. a major increase in the number of people in the labour force O e. dramatic increases in economic growth
Which of the following would shift an economy's production possibilities curve to the left? Select one: a. the country discovers a new energy source O b. the country experiences a major natural disaster affecting its capital goods O c. an increase in the retirement' age d. a major increase in the number of people in the labour force O e. dramatic increases in economic growth
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Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following would shift an economy's production possibilities curve to the left?
Select one:
O a. the country discovers a new energy source
Ob the country experiences a major natural disaster affecting its capital goods
C.
an increase in the retirement' age
O d. a major increase in the number of people in the labour force
O e. dramatic increases in economic growth

Transcribed Image Text:Suppose the cost of operating a 75 room hotel for a night is $6,000 and there are 5 empty rooms for tonight. If
the marginal cost of operating one room for one night is $40, the hotel manager should rent one of the empty
rooms only if a customer is willing to pay
Oa.
more than $80, as the marginal benefit will exceed the marginal cost.
Ob more than $40, as the average benefit will exceed the marginal cost.
O c. more than $80, as the average benefit will exceed the marginal cost.
Od. more than $40, as-the marginal benefit will exceed the marginal cost.
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