An important insight of international trade theory is that when two countries engage in voluntary trade
A) one country always benefits at the expense of the other.
B) it is almost always beneficial to both countries.
C) it only benefits the low wage country.
D) it only benefits the high wage country.
E) it is almost never beneficial to both countries.
B
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A stated goal of a minimum wage is to
A) increase government tax revenue. B) stabilize production costs. C) boost the incomes of low-wage earners. D) decrease business profits. E) increase business profits by making the labor market more efficient.
Basil is maximizing his utility from consuming tea and crumpets. If the marginal utility of the last crumpet was 32 units of utility and the prices of tea and crumpets are $4 and $8, respectively, what was the marginal utility of the last cup of tea Basil consumed?
a. 2 units of utility b. 12 units of utility c. $6 d. 128 units of utility e. 16 units of utility
Which of the following is likely to increase the elasticity of demand for a good?
A. A decrease in the price. B. A decrease in the availability of close substitutes. C. A longer period of time. D. A smaller share of income designated for the good in question.
All of the following lead to a difference in income EXCEPT
A. the age-earnings cycle. B. sales tax. C. marginal productivity. D. discrimination.