Which of the Following Do You Think Was the Most

question 25

Essay

Which of the following do you think was the most important issue of the late 19^th century: the "bloody shirt," the end of Reconstruction, tariffs, civil-service reform, or "hard" versus "soft" currency? Why did you select one of these above issues as the most important?

Explain how specialization and exchange can lead to increased economic efficiency.

Analyze how the distribution of income and the concept of fairness play a role in economic discussions.

Understand how opportunity costs vary among nations and the factors contributing to these differences.

Understand the principle of the law of comparative advantage.

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Process Operations

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Production Department

The division within a business that is responsible for the manufacture of goods.

Direct Labor

The labor costs directly attributable to the production of goods or services, including wages of workers who physically convert materials into finished products.