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In economics, technology is defined as:
 
a. The knowledge available for use in the production process.
b. Being constant and unchanging. 
c. Advanced in equipment and machinery. 
d. Things like computers and wireless networks. 
e. Equally available for all firms. 

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Part I. Multiple Choice Questions. Please circle the right answer (one mark each)

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a. closely related to the concept of scarcity.

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c. what, how, and why.

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a. There is confusion and a lack of organization.

b. The allocation of resources changes from production period to production period.

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c. The PPF may shift over time.

d. Movements along the PPF may occur as the allocation of resources changes.

e. Technology may change the shape of the PPF.

7. Which of the statements below is a reason why an economy might produce a level of output that is beneath its production-possibility frontier?

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c. eliminate the sources of significant abuse of monopoly power.

d. all of the above.

e. none of the above.

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