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Paper 2 structured question: Production possibility curve (PPC) diagrams

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A natural disaster has struck Country Y, leading to significant damage to infrastructure and resources.

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Impact of Natural Disaster on PPC

The Production Possibility Curve for Country Y has shifted inward, indicating a decrease in production capacity.

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    Discuss the implications of this inward shift for the economy of Country Y.

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Impact of Technological Advancements on PPC

As a result of these advancements, Country X's Production Possibility Curve has shifted outward, indicating an increase in production capacity.

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    Explain the potential effects of this outward shift on resource allocation in Country X.

    Aim for approximately 4 distinct marking points.

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