Suppose Jim and Tom Can Both Produce Baseball Bats

question 93

Multiple Choice

Suppose Jim and Tom can both produce baseball bats.If Jim's opportunity cost of producing baseball bats is lower than Tom's opportunity cost of producing baseball bats,then

• A)Tom must have an absolute advantage in the production of baseball bats.
• B)Jim must have an absolute advantage in the production of baseball bats.
• C)Tom has a comparative advantage in the production of baseball bats.
• D)Jim has a comparative advantage in the production of baseball bats.

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Definitions:

Complementary Goods

Products that are used together, where the consumption of one enhances the value or demand of the other.

Inferior Goods

Products whose demand decreases as the income of the consumer increases, contrasting with normal goods.

Substitute Goods

Products or services that can be used in place of one another, satisfying similar needs or desires.

Complementary Goods

are products or services that are used together, where the use or consumption of one increases the demand for the other.