Referring to the PPCs above, identify the factors that would cause the changes illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2.
Figure 1
Figure 2
A.
an increase in the quantity of resources
an increase in the quality of resources
B.
an increase in the quality of resources
an increase in the quantity of resources
C.
an increase in the quality of resources
a reduction in unemployment
D.
a reduction in unemploymen
an increase in the quantity of resources
A.
B.
C.
D.
参考答案: C
本题详细解析: C
A shift of the PPC outwards is caused by an increase in the quantity of resources or an improvement in the quality of resources. A movement from one point inside the PPC (Point A) to a point closer to the PPC (Point B) is caused by reductions in unemployment or improvements in efficiency.
Choices A and B incorrectly attribute the causes of change in Figure 2.
Choice D mixes the causes of the changes in Figure 1 and 2.