Use the following graph to answer the following questions.

-If this country experiences an epidemic that reduces human capital,then
A) the production function will shift upward.
B) the production function will shift downward.
C) there will be an upward movement along the production function.
D) there will be a downward movement along the production function.
E) there will be no effect on the production function.

Question

Use the following graph to answer the following questions.
 
-If this country experiences an epidemic that reduces human capital,then
A) the production function will shift upward. 
B) the production function will shift downward. 
C) there will be an upward movement along the production function. 
D) there will be a downward movement along the production function. 
E) there will be no effect on the production function.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A reduction in human capital due to an epidemic would decrease the overall productivity of the workforce, causing the production function to shift downward.

Use the Following Graph to Answer the Following Questions