In the 2-Factor, 2-Good Heckscher-Ohlin Model, an Influx of Workers

question 56

Multiple Choice

In the 2-factor, 2-good Heckscher-Ohlin model, an influx of workers from across the border would

• A) move the point of production along the production possibility curve.
• B) shift the production possibility curve outward, and increase the production of both goods.
• C) shift the production possibility curve outward and decrease the production of the labor-intensive product.
• D) shift the production possibility curve outward and decrease the production of the capital-intensive product.
• E) shift the possibility curve outward and displace preexisting labor.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the manufacturing process, used as a basis for applying labor costs to products.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with manufacturing a product, such as the expenses for equipment maintenance and factory staff salaries, not directly tied to production volume.

Selling Price

The selling price of goods or services to the consumer.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Variable manufacturing overhead comprises costs that fluctuate with production volume, such as utilities and materials used in the production process.