According to economists, which of the following factors can increase the economic benefits of specialization and exchange between two trading partners?

a. the use of tariffs and import quotas
b. a greater difference in opportunity costs
c. a closer alignment in political systems
d. shared cultural values relating to work


b. a greater difference in opportunity costs

Economics

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Structural unemployment may result from all of the following factors EXCEPT

A) improved elementary and secondary education. B) union wage contracts. C) government-imposed licensing arrangements that restrict entry into certain professions. D) welfare and unemployment benefits.

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The price for the shutdown point is ________

A) $5.14 B) between $3.01 and $5.13 C) $3.00 D) between $0 and $2.99 E) greater than $5.15

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When manufacturing a car, parts must be soldered together. This work can be done by labor or by a robot (capital). More robots will be hired when the price of labor increases. This is known as

A) the effect of changing labor productivity. B) marginal revenue product. C) the complementary effect. D) the substitution effect.

Economics

Suppose the foreign exchange market is in equilibrium. Then, the U.S. government increases borrowing, causing American interest rates to increase. What will happen to the price of the Japanese yen? Why?

What will be an ideal response?

Economics