Question

if a society can produce only two goods-pizza and wings-which of the following would result in an outward shift of that societys production possibilities frontier (ppf)?
select an answer
oa. a new pizza assembly line that improves the productive capacity of pizza makers
ob. population decline in the society
oc. a substantial increase in unemployment in the society
od. a decision by wing makers to save electricity by producing at half of efficient capacity

Explanation:

An outward shift of the PPF indicates an increase in a society's overall productive capacity. Option A introduces a new pizza assembly line that improves productivity, which enhances the ability to produce more goods (pizza, and potentially reallocated resources for wings), shifting the PPF outward. Option B (population decline) reduces labor resources, shifting PPF inward. Option C (unemployment) represents underutilization of existing resources, not a change in capacity. Option D (reduced efficiency in wing production) lowers current output but not the maximum capacity.

Answer:

A. a new pizza assembly line that improves the productive capacity of pizza makers