If a nation experiences a year of unusually high immigration that increases the size of the labor force,we can conclude that the
A)Nation will choose a different point on the production possibilities curve.
B)Nation's production possibilities curve will shift outward.
C)Nation's production possibilities curve will shift inward.
D)Nation's capital per worker will rise.

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An increase in the size of the labor force due to immigration will lead to an increase in the production capacity of the nation. As a result, the production possibilities curve will shift outward. This would allow the nation to produce more goods and services and operate at a higher level of efficiency.

If a Nation Experiences a Year of Unusually High Immigration