The country of Econoland produces two goods: textbooks and widgets.Last year,it produced 200 textbooks and 500 widgets.This year,it produced 250 textbooks and 600 widgets.Given no other information,which of the following could NOT explain the change
A)Econoland experienced a reduction in unemployment.
B)Econoland experienced an improvement in widget-making technology.
C)Econoland acquired more resources.
D)Econoland experienced a high level of emigration out of the country.

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The production of widgets and textbooks increased from last year to this year, which suggests that there was an increase in resources, improved technology, or a reduction in unemployment. Emigration, on the other hand, would result in a decrease in production as there would be fewer workers available to produce goods. Therefore, option D cannot explain the change in production.

The Country of Econoland Produces Two Goods: Textbooks and Widgets