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Explain the effects of changes in the factors of aggregate supply to the circular flow of income model (e.g. technology, innovation, entrepreneurship and immigration) and make connections to the production possibility curve, economic growth and employment. Economics 2025 v1.4

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A government report shows that net overseas migration increased by 185,000 people in the last financial year. All new migrants enter the workforce. What is the most likely effect on the production possibility frontier (PPF)?

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A manufacturing economy experiences a breakthrough in automation technology that reduces production costs by 15% across all industries, while simultaneously attracting 50,000 skilled technology workers through an expanded immigration program. Ceteris paribus, which combination of effects on the economy is most consistent with these changes?

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Question 3

Explain how increased immigration of skilled workers affects the circular flow of income model and the production possibility curve.

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