Crusoe can either catch 10 fish or gather 8 coconuts each day. Which of the following combinations is NOT possible for him?

9 fish and 7 coconuts
2 fish and 2 coconuts
5 fish and 4 coconuts
All of the above combinations are possible.


A point above a production-possibilities frontier indicates:

an inefficient use of resources.
unemployment.
a position that is not attainable.
the effect of contingent behavior on the adjustment process.


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