The country of Econoland produces two goods: textbooks and widgets.Last year,it produced 300 textbooks and 600 widgets.This year,it produced 350 textbooks and 700 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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High level of emigration would mean a reduction in the labor force, which would likely lead to a decrease in production rather than an increase. Therefore, it could not explain the increase in production of both goods.

The Country of Econoland Produces Two Goods: Textbooks and Widgets