According to the factor-endowment theory, which factor is the ultimate determinant of comparative advantage?
a. productivities of labor inputs
b. tastes and preferences among nations
c. changes in technologies over time
d. relative differences in resources
d. relative differences in resources
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a. Communicating b. Identifying c. Measuring d. Operating
Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act:
a. family leave must be given to pregnant women and mothers of newborns. b. employers may not refuse to hire a pregnant woman, fire her, or force her to take maternity leave. c. employers must give family leave to fathers of newborns as well as to mothers. d. the BFOQ defense is not available.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Hydralicious, a juice bar, has been looking to expand its business. The company has given a few entrepreneurs in different locations the license to operate under its name. The entrepreneurs have permission to use the company's reputation and the business model to run operations. The entrepreneurs will be charged a fee, but they will also get a percentage of the profits. Which of the following strategies is Hydralicious most likely to be using?
A. Chaining B. Horizontal merger C. Vertical merger D. Franchising E. Centralization