As an economy grows, Question content area bottom Part 1 A. its PPF does not shift; instead, the production point moves from inside the PPF to be closer to the PPF. B. the opportunity cost of production will increase. C. it can eliminate scarcity. D. its PPF shifts outward. E. the opportunity cost of production will approach 0.
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