Why is a production possiblities curve downward sloping? Explain.

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The production possibility curve is downward sloping from left to right because more of good X can be produced only with less production of good Y, when the given resources are assumed to be fully and efficiently utilised, using the given technology. This implies that production of both the goods cannot be increased simultaneously.

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