Any Two Individuals Will Gain from Exchange

question 57

Multiple Choice

Any two individuals will gain from exchange

• A)unless one has an absolute advantage in producing all goods.
• B)if each specializes in the production of the good for which he has the higher opportunity cost.
• C)unless they have the same opportunity costs for producing all goods.
• D)unless they have different opportunity costs for producing all goods.
• E)unless they have the same absolute advantage in producing all goods.

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Unemployment Rate

The percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively seeking employment, indicating the health of an economy.

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The aggregate sum of individuals working or in pursuit of work within a nation or area.

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Individuals not actively seeking employment because they believe no jobs are available for them.

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