A Consequence of Increasing Marginal Costs of Producing Laptop Computers

question 147

Multiple Choice

A consequence of increasing marginal costs of producing laptop computers in the United States is

• A)the United States will import laptop computers from countries that don't experience increasing marginal costs.
• B)the United States will stop short of complete specialization in the production of laptop computers.
• C)the United States will not export laptop computers.
• D)the United States will likely impose trade restrictions on imported laptop computers.

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Definitions:

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