DP Economics Questionbank

Using a production possibilities curve (PPC) diagram, explain how the production possibilities (potential output) of the DRC might be affected if there were greater access to electricity (paragraph [4]).

Assuming that 25 000 pencils are produced initially, identify the opportunity cost for Country H if the production of rice is to be increased by 100 %.

State one reason why the production possibility curve (frontier) for Country H might shift outwards.

Using a production possibilities curve (PPC) diagram, explain how the importing of “new technology and capital equipment” might affect Thailand’s production possibilities (paragraph [3]).

Sketch a production possibilities curve (PPC) diagram to show the effect of improved human capital on Malawi’s potential output (Text D, paragraph [2]).