A Country Possesses a Comparative Advantage in the Production of a Good

question 189

Multiple Choice

A country possesses a comparative advantage in the production of a good if

• A) it possesses an absolute advantage in the production of this good.
• B) the opportunity cost in terms of forgone output of alternative goods is lower for this country than it is for its trading partners.
• C) it is able to produce more of this good per hour than can any other country.
• D) all of the above

Analyze the effects of changes in factor prices on the choice of production technology.

Calculate the marginal and average costs based on given cost functions.

Determine the optimal level of output to minimize costs or maximize profits.

Understand the implications of production functions on marginal and average costs.

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