Refer to the accompanying table. Martha's opportunity cost of making a cake is: Time to Make a PieTime to Make a CakeMartha60 minutes80 minutesJulia50 minutes60 minutes
A. 60 pies.
B. 6 pies.
C. 3/4 of a pie.
D. 4/3 of a pie.
Answer: D
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A. expansion of output in one industry means expansion cannot occur in another industry. B. expansion of output in one industry means output in another industry must contract. C. output cannot be increased in any industry. D. output of all industries must contract until more resources are found.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When the United States has a deficit on its current account, this means that
A. the dollar value of goods exported must exceed the dollar value of goods imported. B. in this year, Americans supplied more dollars than were demanded by foreigners for purchasing American goods and services and for interest and investment income. C. in this year, Americans supplied fewer dollars than were demanded by foreigners for purchasing American goods and services and for interest and investment income. D. the dollar value of goods imported must exceed the dollar value of goods exported.
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a. What to produce? b. How to produce? c. For whom to produce? d. Who has a comparative advantage in butter production? e. Who has an absolute advantage in butter production?