The concept of absolute advantage relies on
A) the idea of comparative advantage.
B) the ability to produce more units of an item with a given amount of resources.
C) the idea of opportunity cost.
D) the concept of economic efficiency as measured on the production possibility curve.
B
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Computing the CPI is important because ________
A) it is a very accurate and error-free measure of the cost of living B) it helps predict spending patterns for particular goods and services C) government uses it to index entitlements, such as social security benefits, so that beneficiaries do not lose purchasing power in periods of inflation D) all of the above E) none of the above
The interest rate is determined purely by market forces, and not by government involvement
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What would happen in the market for prescription drugs if people begin to view over-the-counter remedies as a good substitute for prescription medications?
A) Prescription medications will become an inferior good. B) There is an upward movement along the demand curve for prescription medications. C) There is a downward movement along the demand curve for prescription medications. D) The demand for prescription medications will decrease.
Which of the following is not held constant when moving along a product's demand curve? a. The price of the product itself
b. The expected price of the product in the near future. c. Income. d. Prices of complementary goods. e. Prices of substitutes.