Production Possibilities

A Production Possibilities Model illustrates the tradeoffs and output that are possible given a limited amount of input.  It is important to understand because it can help display which options may be best for a country to use their resources in the most efficient way possible. 

The classic way of representing the Production Possibilities Model is the "Guns and Butter" example.  This is meant to illustrate the tradeoff and opportunity costs facing a country that must decide how much resources to devote to the production of domestic goods (butter) and military goods (guns).

Content:

• Opportunity Costs
• Production Possibilities Table
• Production Possibilities Curve
• Absolute Advantage
• Comparative Advantage and Trade