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O-LevelEconomicsThe basic economic problem2281/12 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q21 Mark

The economy of country X is always on its production possibility curve (PPC). When will the goods and services produced by country X become more scarce?

APPC shifts left, population size increases
BPPC shifts right, population size unchanged
CPPC unchanged, population size decreases
DPPC unchanged, population size unchanged

✓ Correct answer

A: PPC shifts left, population size increases

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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 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 2.

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