Assume the standard trade model with two countries (Alpha and Beta), two goods (food and drink), and two factors of production (land and labor). Further assume that Alpha is relatively labor-abundant and food is relatively land-intensive. According to the Heckscher-Ohlin theory, Alpha has a comparative advantage in the production of
A. both goods.
B. neither good.
C. drink.
D. food.
Answer: C
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. shortage of loanable funds and the interest rate will fall. b. shortage of loanable funds and the interest rate will rise. c. surplus of loanable funds and the interest rate will fall. d. surplus of loanable funds and the interest rate will rise.
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A. Yes, because it costs him less than it is worth. B. Yes, because it costs him more than it is worth. C. No, because it costs him more than it is worth. D. No, because it costs him less than it is worth.