Michael can produce the following combinations of X and Y: 10X and 10Y, 5X and 15Y, and 0X and 20Y. Vernon can produce the following combinations of X and Y: 100X and 20Y, 50X and 30Y, or 0X and 40Y. It follows that
What will be an ideal response?
Michael has the comparative advantage in producing Y and Vernon has the comparative advantage in producing X.
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a. S1to S2. b. S2to S1. c. S2to S3. d. S1to S3.
Assume that after the fifth worker, each additional worker a firm hires is less productive than the previous worker. Based on this information, we can conclude that beyond the fifth worker, the average product of labor will:
A) increase. B) stay the same. C) decrease. D) cannot be determined without additional information.
Globalization can be defined as:
a. the attitude or policy of placing the interests of the entire world above those of individual nations. b. viewing the entire world as a proper sphere for one nation to project political influence. c. a period in history that has witnessed a dramatic change in world political thought and the balance of power. d. an increased cross-border flow of trade in goods, services, and financial assets, along with an increased international mobility of technology, information, and individuals. e. a social movement that supports global cooperation and interaction, but which opposes the negative effects of economic development across nations.
The country of Gerance produces two goods, cars and wine. Last year, it produced 1,000 cars and 15,000 cases of wine. This year, it produced 1,300 cars and 20,000 cases of wine. Given no other information, which of the following events could not explain this change?
a. Gerance experienced a reduction in unemployment. b. Gerance experienced an improvement in car-making technology. c. Gerance acquired more resources. d. Any of these events could explain the change.