The production possibility curve can be used to explain the underlying concepts of

  • A scale of preference and choice
  • B opportunity cost and choice
  • C wants and means
  • D opportunity cost and scale of preference
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The correct answer is B. opportunity cost and choice

The production possibilities curve (PPC) is a graph that shows all of the different combinations of output that can be produced given current resources and technology. It explains the concept of opportunity cost and choice, where an alternative is given up when a choice (the decision made about the use of scarce resources).

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