Which of the following will not shift a nation's production possibilities curve?
A)the acquisition of more education and training by its labour force
B)the widespread application of irrigation to its agricultural land
C)an increase in the rate of unemployment
D)the discovery of new super-conductivity materials which makes manufacturing more efficient

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An increase in the rate of unemployment will decrease a nation's production capacity and not shift the production possibilities curve. A shift occurs only when there is an increase in the factors of production or a technological improvement.

Which of the Following Will Not Shift a Nation's Production