The country of San Pedro produces two goods: beach towels and soccer balls. Last year, it produced 150 beach towels and 300 soccer balls. This year, it produced 175 beach towels and 350 soccer balls. Given no other information, which of the following could NOT explain the change?

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The production of goods in San Pedro would not be affected by emigration as long as the resources and technology remain the same. Therefore, option D could not explain the change. Options A, B, and C could all potentially explain an increase in production, as a reduction in unemployment would mean more workers, an improvement in technology would increase efficiency, and acquiring more resources would increase production capacity.

The Country of San Pedro Produces Two Goods: Beach Towels