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SS2: ECONOMICS - 1ST TERM

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  1. Basic Tools for Economic Analysis I | Week 1
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  2. Basic Tools for Economic Analysis II | Week 2
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    1 Quiz
  3. Theory of Demand | Week 3
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    1 Quiz
  4. Theory of Supply | Week 4
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    1 Quiz
  5. Theory of Production Possibility Curve I | Week 5
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  6. Theory of Production Possibility Curve II | Week 6
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    1 Quiz
  7. Theory of Cost I | Week 7
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  8. Theory of Cost II | Week 8
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    1 Quiz
  9. Revenue Concept | Week 9
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  • Production Possibility Curve (PPC)
  • Importance of Production Possibility Curve

Production ordinarily means the creation of physical goods i.e. goods that can be seen and handled. Such goods include tables, chairs, radios, etc. 

In economics, however, production is defined as the creation of goods and services for the satisfaction of human wants. Goods created include radios, tables, fridges, carpets, etc. Services are rendered by teachers, lawyers, doctors, barbers, etc. In other words, production is defined as the creation of utility.

Production Possibility Curve (PPC)

The production possibility curve refers to a curve showing an alternative combination of commodities that can be produced when all available resources are fully employed with a given level of technology. It is also called the production possibility boundary or the transformation curve.

The Production Possibility curve (PPC), also known as the Production Possibility Boundary (PPB) is a curve that shows the alternative combination of goods that a country can produce if all its existing resources are fully utilized/ entirely used.

 

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Evaluation Questions:

1. With the aid of a diagram, explain the unattainable point in the production possibility curve.

Answer:

At any point outside the PPC like “T”, is unattainable because all available resources have been fully utilized in order to produce on the PPC. The point is unattainable due to scarcity of resources.

2. Explain the factors that can lead to the movement of PPC to the right.

Answer:

A shift of the PPC to the right indicates an increase in resources and improvement in technology. The factors that can lead to the movement of PPC to the right are

1. Changes in the level of technology.

2. An introduction of new ideas and innovations.

3. Increase in the supply of resources.

4. Capital development through training.

5. The reallocation of capital goods against consumer goods.