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O-LevelEconomicsThe basic economic problem2281/12 · May/June 2017 · Q31 Mark

The diagram shows a production possibility curve for cars and furniture. [Figure 3.1] A recession causes a decrease in production in both cars and furniture. Which movement would represent this change?

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AX to W
BX to Y
CZ to W
DZ to Y

✓ Correct answer

B: X to Y

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The basic economic problem, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Economics, May/June 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 3.

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