The Ability to Produce an Item at a Lower Opportunity

question 115

Multiple Choice

The ability to produce an item at a lower opportunity cost compared with other producers is known as

• A) competitive dominance.
• B) productive dominance.
• C) comparative advantage.
• D) absolute advantage.

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Definitions:

Profit

An excess of sales revenue relative to the opportunity cost of production. The cost component includes the opportunity cost of all resources, including those owned by the firm. Therefore, profit accrues only when the value of the good produced is greater than the value of the resources used for its production.

Loss

A deficit of sales revenue relative to the opportunity cost of production. Losses are a penalty imposed on those who produce goods even though they are valued less than the resources required for their production.

Maximum Daily Profit

The highest possible profit a business can achieve in a single day based on its operational and financial constraints.

Market Price

The present cost at which a product or service is available for purchase or sale in a specific marketplace.