Table 3-20 Assume That Brad and Theresa Can Switch Between Producing Wheat

question 489

Multiple Choice

Table 3-20
Assume that Brad and Theresa can switch between producing wheat and producing beef at a constant rate.
-Refer to Table 3-20. Assume that Brad and Theresa each has 60 minutes available. If each person spends all his or her time producing the good in which he or she has a comparative advantage, then total production is

• A)6 bushels of wheat and 6 pounds of beef.
• B)10 bushels of wheat and 5 pounds of beef.
• C)10 bushels of wheat and 6 pounds of beef.
• D)6 bushels of wheat and 5 pounds of beef.

Understand the distributional effects of agricultural policies on different income groups.

Realize the significance of price elasticity in the agriculture sector.

Comprehend the changing structure of agriculture employment and its economic effects.

Identify the impact of environmental policies on agriculture.

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