The Only Two Countries in the World, Alpha and Omega

question 94

Essay

The only two countries in the world, Alpha and Omega, face the following production possibilities frontiers.
Figure 3-7
a. Assume that each country decides to use half of its resources in the production of each good. Show these points on the graphs for each country as point A.
b. If these countries choose not to trade, what would be the total world production of popcorn and peanuts?
c. Now suppose that each country decides to specialize in the good in which each has a comparative advantage. By specializing, what is the total world production of each product now?
d. If each country decides to trade 100 units of popcorn for 100 units of peanuts, show on the graphs the gain each country would receive from trade. Label these points B.

Calculate free cash flow from provided data.

Analyze the effect of changes in balance sheet accounts on cash flows from operating activities.

Determine cash provided by or used in investing activities.

Understand the effects of indirect vs direct method on reporting operating activities in the statement of cash flows.

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Definitions:

Automatic Stabilizers

Economic policies and programs that automatically adjust to counteract economic fluctuations without the need for government intervention.

Business Cycle

The fluctuations in economic activity that an economy experiences over a period of time, marked by periods of expansion and contraction in GDP.

Fiscal Drag

The negative effect on disposable income and aggregate demand when taxes do not fall in line with inflation, effectively increasing the tax burden.

Classical Economists

Economists who believe in self-regulating markets where competition leads to efficient outcomes without government intervention.