If,for Adam,the Marginal Utility of Ties Is Greater Than the Marginal

question 166

Multiple Choice

If,for Adam,the marginal utility of ties is greater than the marginal utility of shirts,to maximize utility,Adam should:

• A)buy more ties and fewer shirts.
• B)buy more shirts and fewer ties.
• C)buy the same number of each.
• D)determine the price of ties and the price of shirts before he decides how many of each to buy.

Recognize the role of opportunity costs in determining specialization and trade patterns.

Identify the conditions under which nations gain from trade and how terms of trade affect these gains.

Understand the impact of tariffs, quotas, and free trade on international trade efficiency.

Analyze the significance of export supply and import demand curves in trade.

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