Economic Definition of production possibilities unemployment. Defined.
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Term production possibilities unemployment Definition: Unemployment is the condition that exists when some available resources are NOT engaged in the production of goods and services. In other words, some resources that could be used for production are not being used. This is indicated in production possibilities analysis by producing a combination of goods that places the economy inside the production possibilities curve.
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