production possibility curve

noun

An economic curve, showing the maximum combinations/possibilities of goods and services that can be produced in a set amount of time given the limited available resources.

Meanings

nounproduction possibility curve (plural production possibility curves)

plural production possibility curves

  1. An economic curve, showing the maximum combinations/possibilities of goods and services that can be produced in a set amount of time given the limited available resources.
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