All of the following could immediately or eventually lead to an inward shift of a nation's production possibilities curve, except
A) emigration of skilled workers to other nations.
B) a decline in the birthrate.
C) an increase in the average skill level of all occupational groups.
D) depletion and reduced availability of major energy resources.

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An increase in the average skill level of all occupational groups would lead to an outward shift of the production possibilities curve, since workers would be able to produce more with the same amount of resources. The other options could lead to a decrease in resources (emigration and depletion of energy resources) or a decrease in population growth (decline in birthrate), which would cause a decrease in the quantity of resources available for production and therefore, shift the production possibilities curve inward.

All of the Following Could Immediately or Eventually Lead to an Inward