Refer to the Short-Run Information Provided in Figure 8

question 32

Multiple Choice

Refer to the short-run information provided in Figure 8.5 below to answer the question(s) that follow

Figure 8.5
-Refer to Figure 8.5. If four drones are produced, average variable costs are

• A) $5.
• B) $10.
• C) $17.50.
• D) $25.

Differentiate between a tariff and other forms of trade barriers and understand their impact on government revenue.

Calculate the opportunity cost of producing different goods in a specialization scenario.

Determine which product a country has a comparative advantage in producing.

Explain the main reasons for a trade deficit.

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Definitions:

Cost Method

An accounting method used for investments, where the investment is recorded at its acquisition cost and adjustments are made for dividends received and changes in fair value are not recorded.

Trading Securities

Financial instruments bought and held primarily for selling them in the near term to profit from short-term price movements.

Fair Value

An estimate of the market value of an asset or liability, based on the price at which willing parties would enter into a transaction.

Adjusting Entry

A journal entry made at the end of an accounting period to allocate income and expenditure to the appropriate periods.