Question

Penguin Island produces two goods: ice and genetically engineered fish. Due to recent technological advances, its economy has experienced growth in both ice and fish production. Show this growth in relation to the production possibilities frontier (PPF).
Which of the following economic activities have led to an increase in the standard of living worldwide over the last century?

a. investments in education and infrastructure
b. increases in international trade
c. increases in farm productivity
d. increases in technology

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Point on x-axis will increase and so will the point on the y-axis

2. All of the above

Explanation:

1. The Production Possibilities Frontier shows the amount of resources needed to produce different quantities of two goods. It therefore allows one to see the trade-off in resources for producing more of one good vs the other.

When a factor of production leads to more efficiency in the production of a good, the frontier will increase. In this scenario, there has been a growth in technology which means that more of both goods can be produced. This will increase the PPF on both axis. (Refer to attached file).

2. All of the listed options have led to increases in the standard of living in the last century. More education means people can get better jobs and build more infrastructure. International trade has increased market access and increased wealth. Farm productivity is better so more people can be fed and improvement in technology is the main driver for growth.