Practice mode Labour Market

What effect does reducing involuntary unemployment have in terms of the production possibility frontier?

Correct answer A. It helps the economy move on to its production possibility frontier

Explanation

Involuntary unemployment means existing resources are idle, placing the economy inside its frontier. Putting those workers to use raises output towards the frontier without changing its position.

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