Question

In Mexico each unit of resource can produce either one professional computer or 3 computer games. Mexico has 30 units of this resource.
a. Draw Mexico's production possibilities curve.
b. What is the opportunity cost of on professional computer?
c. Is the production of professional computers subject to constant or increasing opportunity cost?
d. Which of the goods being produced is considered a capital good?
e. In the absence of trade, should Mexico increase production of professional computers or computer-games if it desires more rapid economic growth?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

From the information given:

(a)

The total production available for the professional computers at the time Mexico uses all resources for production = 30

The total production of computer games at this time = 3 × 30 = 90

Thus, from above, the production possibility curve can be seen in the image attached below.

(b)

The opportunity cost of one professional computer is three computer games. This because, for them to produce one more computer, it is required that they give up three computer games.

(c)

Yes, it is subject to Increasing.

This because the opportunity cost of 1 computer = 3 games

For two computers = 2 ×  3 games = 6 games

For three computers = 3 ×  3 games = 9 games  ... and so on.

(d)

Professional computer production is considered a Capital good.

(e)

Mexico should increase the production of professional computers because they help in more rapid economic growth.