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O-LevelEconomicsThe basic economic problem2281/12 · Oct/Nov 2014 · Q31 Mark

The diagram shows two production possibility curves for an economy. [Figure] What could have caused the change in the economy's production possibility curve from XX to YY?

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Adecrease in the price level
Blarge number of industrial disputes
Cmajor earthquake
Dan increase in unemployment

✓ Correct answer

C: major earthquake

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The basic economic problem, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2014 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 3.

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