Desi and consuela are arguing about how to spend the tax refund they received. he says they should get the car fixed; she says they should first go on a vacation; he then suggests they fix the car and use any money left to vacation; she suggests they sell the car and be rid of the problem. desi and consuela are engaging in which pattern of unproductive conflict?

Which statement best explains the relationship between points a and b? a. consumption reaches its highest point, and then supply begins to fall. b. inflation reaches its highest point, and then the economy begins to expand. c. production reaches its highest point, and then the economy begins to contract. d. unemployment reaches its highest point, and then inflation begins to decrease.

12. to produce a textured purée, you would use a/an a. food processor. b. wide-mesh sieve. c. immersion blender d. food mill.

Why does the downward-sloping production possibilities curve imply that factors of production are scarce?