Specialization describes the occurrence when a country shifts resources to focus on producing a good that offers ____________ advantage and the lowest opportunity cost.

a. marginal
b. comparative
c. minimal
d. profit


b. comparative

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is true of a natural monopoly?

a. If regulated, the firm will have a higher level of output than an unregulated firm, whether the regulation is based on average cost, marginal cost, or normal profit. b. If regulated, the firm will have a lower level of output than an unregulated firm, whether the regulation is based on average cost, marginal cost, or normal profit. c. If regulated, the firm that is only allowed a normal profit will be allowed to charge a price in excess of its average cost. d. If regulated, the firm that is only allowed a normal profit will be allowed to produce more than a firm that must set a price equal to its marginal cost. e. If regulated, the firm that is only allowed a normal profit will be allowed to produce more than a firm that must set a price equal to its average cost.

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