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Use the following Figure to answer the question : Figure 3-19 Chile's Production Possibilities Frontier Colombia's Production Possibilities Frontier Use the following Figure to answer the question : Figure 3-19 Chile's Production Possibilities Frontier Colombia's Production Possibilities Frontier   -Refer to Figure 3-19. At which of the following prices would both Chile and Colombia gain from trade with each other? A)  6 pounds of soybeans for 9 pounds of coffee B)  8 pounds of soybeans for 20 pounds of coffee C)  11 pounds of soybeans for 33 pounds of coffee D)  Chile and Colombia could not both gain from trade with each other at any price. -Refer to Figure 3-19. At which of the following prices would both Chile and Colombia gain from trade with each other?


A) 6 pounds of soybeans for 9 pounds of coffee
B) 8 pounds of soybeans for 20 pounds of coffee
C) 11 pounds of soybeans for 33 pounds of coffee
D) Chile and Colombia could not both gain from trade with each other at any price.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-37 Assume that Aruba and Iceland can switch between producing coolers and producing radios at a constant rate. Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-37 Assume that Aruba and Iceland can switch between producing coolers and producing radios at a constant rate.    -Refer to Table 3-37. Aruba should export A)  coolers and import radios. B)  radios and import coolers. C)  both goods and import neither good. D)  neither good and import both goods. -Refer to Table 3-37. Aruba should export


A) coolers and import radios.
B) radios and import coolers.
C) both goods and import neither good.
D) neither good and import both goods.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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If the U.S. could produce 5 televisions per hour of labor and China could produce 3 televisions per hour of labor, would it necessarily follow that the U.S. should specialize in television production? Explain your answer using the concepts of comparative and or absolute advantage.

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No. Although the U.S...

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Ellie and Brendan both produce apple pies and vanilla ice cream. If Ellie's opportunity cost of one apple pie is 1/2 gallon of ice cream and Brendan's opportunity cost of one apple pie is 1/4 gallon of ice cream, a mutually advantageous trade can be struck at a price of one apple pie for 1/3 gallon of ice cream.

A) True
B) False

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Use the following Figure to answer the question : Figure 3-3 Arturo's Production Possibilities Frontier Dina's Production Possibilities Frontier Use the following Figure to answer the question : Figure 3-3 Arturo's Production Possibilities Frontier Dina's Production Possibilities Frontier    -Refer to Figure 3-3. If Dina must work 0.25 hour to produce each taco, then her production possibilities frontier is based on how many hours of work? A)  40 hours B)  100 hours C)  400 hours D)  1600 hours -Refer to Figure 3-3. If Dina must work 0.25 hour to produce each taco, then her production possibilities frontier is based on how many hours of work?


A) 40 hours
B) 100 hours
C) 400 hours
D) 1600 hours

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-10 Assume that Japan and Korea can switch between producing cars and producing airplanes at a constant rate. Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-10 Assume that Japan and Korea can switch between producing cars and producing airplanes at a constant rate.    -Refer to Table 3-10. We could use the information in the table to draw a production possibilities frontier for Japan and a second production possibilities frontier for Korea. If we were to do this, measuring cars along the horizontal axis, then A)  the slope of Japan's production possibilities frontier would be ­5 and the slope of Korea's production possibilities frontier would be -3. B)  the slope of Japan's production possibilities frontier would be ­0.2 and the slope of Korea's production possibilities frontier would be -0.33. C)  the slope of Japan's production possibilities frontier would be 0.2 and the slope of Korea's production possibilities frontier would be 0.33. D)  the slope of Japan's production possibilities frontier would be 5 and the slope of Korea's production possibilities frontier would be 3. -Refer to Table 3-10. We could use the information in the table to draw a production possibilities frontier for Japan and a second production possibilities frontier for Korea. If we were to do this, measuring cars along the horizontal axis, then


A) the slope of Japan's production possibilities frontier would be ­5 and the slope of Korea's production possibilities frontier would be -3.
B) the slope of Japan's production possibilities frontier would be ­0.2 and the slope of Korea's production possibilities frontier would be -0.33.
C) the slope of Japan's production possibilities frontier would be 0.2 and the slope of Korea's production possibilities frontier would be 0.33.
D) the slope of Japan's production possibilities frontier would be 5 and the slope of Korea's production possibilities frontier would be 3.

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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Assume that Greece has a comparative advantage in fish and Germany has a comparative advantage in cars. Also assume that Germany has an absolute advantage in both fish and cars. If these two countries specialize and trade so as to maximize the benefits of specialization and trade, then


A) the two countries' combined output of both goods will be higher than it would be in the absence of trade.
B) Greece will produce more fish than it would produce in the absence of trade.
C) Germany will produce more cars than it would produce in the absence of trade.
D) All of the above are correct.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Use the following scenario to answer the question : Scenario 3-2 In country A a worker who works 40 hours can produce 200 pounds of rice or 100 pounds of broccoli. In country B a worker who works 40 hours can produce 160 pounds of rice or 120 pounds of broccoli. -Refer to Scenario 3-2. Which country, if either, has an absolute advantage producing broccoli? Defend your answer.

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When an economist points out that you and millions of other people are interdependent, he or she is referring to the fact that we all


A) rely upon the government to provide us with the basic necessities of life.
B) rely upon one another for the goods and services we consume.
C) have similar tastes and abilities.
D) are concerned about one another's well­being.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-21 Assume that Jamaica and Norway can switch between producing coolers and producing radios at a constant rate. The following table shows the number of coolers or number of radios each country can produce in one day. Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-21 Assume that Jamaica and Norway can switch between producing coolers and producing radios at a constant rate. The following table shows the number of coolers or number of radios each country can produce in one day.    -Refer to Table 3-21. Jamaica has a comparative advantage in the production of A)  coolers and Norway has a comparative advantage in the production of radios. B)  radios and Norway has a comparative advantage in the production of coolers. C)  both goods and Norway has a comparative advantage in the production of neither good. D)  neither good and Norway has a comparative advantage in the production of both goods. -Refer to Table 3-21. Jamaica has a comparative advantage in the production of


A) coolers and Norway has a comparative advantage in the production of radios.
B) radios and Norway has a comparative advantage in the production of coolers.
C) both goods and Norway has a comparative advantage in the production of neither good.
D) neither good and Norway has a comparative advantage in the production of both goods.

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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Use the following scenario to answer the question : Scenario 3-1 The production possibilities frontiers below show how much Greg and Catherine can each produce in 8 hours of time. Greg's Production Possibilities Catherine's Production Possibilities Use the following scenario to answer the question : Scenario 3-1 The production possibilities frontiers below show how much Greg and Catherine can each produce in 8 hours of time. Greg's Production Possibilities Catherine's Production Possibilities      -Refer to Scenario 3-1. Which if any goods) does Catherine have an absolute advantage producing? Use the following scenario to answer the question : Scenario 3-1 The production possibilities frontiers below show how much Greg and Catherine can each produce in 8 hours of time. Greg's Production Possibilities Catherine's Production Possibilities      -Refer to Scenario 3-1. Which if any goods) does Catherine have an absolute advantage producing? -Refer to Scenario 3-1. Which if any goods) does Catherine have an absolute advantage producing?

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Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-41 Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-41   -Refer to Table 3-41. What is Russia's opportunity cost of one radio? -Refer to Table 3-41. What is Russia's opportunity cost of one radio?

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Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-8 Assume that England and Spain can switch between producing cheese and producing bread at a constant rate. Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-8 Assume that England and Spain can switch between producing cheese and producing bread at a constant rate.    -Refer to Table 3-8. Which of the following combinations of cheese and bread could England not produce in 24 hours? A)  5 units of cheese and 3 units of bread. B)  6 units of cheese and 4 units of bread. C)  8 units of cheese and 3 units of bread. D)  7 units of cheese and 2 units of bread. -Refer to Table 3-8. Which of the following combinations of cheese and bread could England not produce in 24 hours?


A) 5 units of cheese and 3 units of bread.
B) 6 units of cheese and 4 units of bread.
C) 8 units of cheese and 3 units of bread.
D) 7 units of cheese and 2 units of bread.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-25 Assume that Maya and Miguel can switch between producing mixers and producing toasters at a constant rate. Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-25 Assume that Maya and Miguel can switch between producing mixers and producing toasters at a constant rate.    -Refer to Table 3-25. Maya has an absolute advantage in the production of A)  both goods and a comparative advantage in the production of mixers. B)  both goods and a comparative advantage in the production of toasters. C)  neither good and a comparative advantage in the production of mixers. D)  neither good and a comparative advantage in the production of toasters. -Refer to Table 3-25. Maya has an absolute advantage in the production of


A) both goods and a comparative advantage in the production of mixers.
B) both goods and a comparative advantage in the production of toasters.
C) neither good and a comparative advantage in the production of mixers.
D) neither good and a comparative advantage in the production of toasters.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-28 Barb and Jim run a business that sets up and tests computers. Assume that Barb and Jim can switch between setting up and testing computers at a constant rate. The following table applies. Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-28 Barb and Jim run a business that sets up and tests computers. Assume that Barb and Jim can switch between setting up and testing computers at a constant rate. The following table applies.    -Refer to Table 3-28. Jim has an absolute advantage in A)  both setting up and testing computers and a comparative advantage in setting up computers. B)  both setting up and testing computers and a comparative advantage in testing computers. C)  neither setting up nor testing computers and a comparative advantage in setting up computers. D)  neither setting up nor testing computers and a comparative advantage in testing computers. -Refer to Table 3-28. Jim has an absolute advantage in


A) both setting up and testing computers and a comparative advantage in setting up computers.
B) both setting up and testing computers and a comparative advantage in testing computers.
C) neither setting up nor testing computers and a comparative advantage in setting up computers.
D) neither setting up nor testing computers and a comparative advantage in testing computers.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-21 Assume that Jamaica and Norway can switch between producing coolers and producing radios at a constant rate. The following table shows the number of coolers or number of radios each country can produce in one day. Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-21 Assume that Jamaica and Norway can switch between producing coolers and producing radios at a constant rate. The following table shows the number of coolers or number of radios each country can produce in one day.    -Refer to Table 3-21. Jamaica and Norway would not be able to gain from trade if Norway's opportunity cost of one radio changed to A)  0 coolers. B)  1 cooler. C)  2 coolers. D)  Jamaica and Norway can always gain from trade regardless of their opportunity costs. -Refer to Table 3-21. Jamaica and Norway would not be able to gain from trade if Norway's opportunity cost of one radio changed to


A) 0 coolers.
B) 1 cooler.
C) 2 coolers.
D) Jamaica and Norway can always gain from trade regardless of their opportunity costs.

E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

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The producer that requires a smaller quantity of inputs to produce a certain amount of a good, relative to the quantities of inputs required by other producers to produce the same amount of that good,


A) has a low opportunity cost of producing that good, relative to the opportunity costs of other producers.
B) has a comparative advantage in the production of that good.
C) has an absolute advantage in the production of that good.
D) should be the only producer of that good.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-21 Assume that Jamaica and Norway can switch between producing coolers and producing radios at a constant rate. The following table shows the number of coolers or number of radios each country can produce in one day. Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-21 Assume that Jamaica and Norway can switch between producing coolers and producing radios at a constant rate. The following table shows the number of coolers or number of radios each country can produce in one day.    -Refer to Table 3-21. Suppose Jamaica decides to increase its production of radios by 12. What is the opportunity cost of this decision? A)  3 coolers B)  6 coolers C)  12 coolers D)  24 coolers -Refer to Table 3-21. Suppose Jamaica decides to increase its production of radios by 12. What is the opportunity cost of this decision?


A) 3 coolers
B) 6 coolers
C) 12 coolers
D) 24 coolers

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Use the following Figure to answer the question :Figure 3-10 Alice and Betty's Production Possibilities in one 8­hour day. Alice's Production Possibilities Frontier Betty's Production Possibilities Frontier Use the following Figure to answer the question :Figure 3-10 Alice and Betty's Production Possibilities in one 8­hour day. Alice's Production Possibilities Frontier Betty's Production Possibilities Frontier    -Refer to Figure 3-10. If point A represents Alice's production and point B represents Betty's production, A)  Alice produces 200 pitchers of lemonade and 100 pizzas while Betty produces 180 pitchers of lemonade and 180 pizzas. B)  Alice produces 180 pitchers of lemonade and 180 pizzas while Betty produces 200 pitchers of lemonade and 100 pizzas. C)  Alice produces 100 pitchers of lemonade and 200 pizzas while Betty produces 180 pitchers of lemonade and 180 pizzas. D)  Only Alice can benefit from specialization and trade. -Refer to Figure 3-10. If point A represents Alice's production and point B represents Betty's production,


A) Alice produces 200 pitchers of lemonade and 100 pizzas while Betty produces 180 pitchers of lemonade and 180 pizzas.
B) Alice produces 180 pitchers of lemonade and 180 pizzas while Betty produces 200 pitchers of lemonade and 100 pizzas.
C) Alice produces 100 pitchers of lemonade and 200 pizzas while Betty produces 180 pitchers of lemonade and 180 pizzas.
D) Only Alice can benefit from specialization and trade.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Use the following Figure to answer the question : Figure 3-19 Chile's Production Possibilities Frontier Colombia's Production Possibilities Frontier Use the following Figure to answer the question : Figure 3-19 Chile's Production Possibilities Frontier Colombia's Production Possibilities Frontier   -Refer to Figure 3-19. Chile and Colombia would not be able to gain from trade if Colombia's opportunity cost of one pound of soybeans changed to A)  1/2 pound of coffee. B)  3/4 pound of coffee. C)  4/3 pounds of coffee. D)  2 pounds of coffee. -Refer to Figure 3-19. Chile and Colombia would not be able to gain from trade if Colombia's opportunity cost of one pound of soybeans changed to


A) 1/2 pound of coffee.
B) 3/4 pound of coffee.
C) 4/3 pounds of coffee.
D) 2 pounds of coffee.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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