Suppose Canada Could Produce All Goods and Services More Cheaply

question 61

Multiple Choice

Suppose Canada could produce all goods and services more cheaply than all other countries. In that case,

• A)no trade would occur because Canada would have an absolute advantage in producing everything.
• B)trade would probably take place because Canada would still have a comparative disadvantage in producing some goods.
• C)trade would occur but only if other countries subsidize the import of Canadian goods and services.
• D)trade would occur but only if other countries also have an absolute advantage.
• E)no trade would occur because Canada would not have a comparative advantage in producing anything.

Identify the roles and limitations of producers, consumers, and decomposers in ecosystems.

Understand the impact of human activities on ecosystems and the importance of maintaining biodiversity for ecological balance.

Comprehend the importance of nutrient cycles (carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and water cycles) in sustaining life on earth.

Realize the implications of ecological concepts such as trophic levels, food chains, and energy efficiency for environmental conservation.

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