Consider a Two-Country, Two-Commodity Model A)increase; 1
B)decrease; 1

question 18

Multiple Choice

Consider a two-country, two-commodity model. The table given below shows the units of good X and good Y produced in country A and country B per labor hour. If country A transfers 1 labor hour from the production of good Y to the production of good X, total world production of good X will _____ by _____ units. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Productivity } & \text { Country A } & \text { Courntry B } \\\hline \text { Good X } & 1.00 & 0.50 \\\hline \text { Good Y } & 0.20 & 0.70 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A)increase; 1
• B)decrease; 1.43
• C)increase; 0.5
• D)decrease; 0.7

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Definitions:

Sellers

Individuals or entities that offer goods or services for sale to consumers or other businesses in the market.

Expected

Refers to the anticipated outcome, value, or occurrence based on probability or prior evidence.

Increase

To become or cause to become greater in size, amount, number, or degree.

Consumer Incomes

The total amount of income received by consumers, influencing their purchasing power and demand for goods and services.