Suppose Hank and Tony Can Both Produce Corn

question 179

True/False

Suppose Hank and Tony can both produce corn. If Hank's opportunity cost of producing a bushel of corn is 2 bushels of soybeans and Tony's opportunity cost of producing a bushel of corn is 3 bushels of soybeans, then Hank has the comparative advantage in the production of corn.

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Definitions:

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual labor hours used and the standard labor hours expected for the level of production achieved, indicating labor productivity.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the budgeted or standard cost, indicating efficiency or inefficiency in workforce use.

November

The eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, characterized by the transition from fall to winter in many regions.

Standard Cost

A predetermined cost of manufacturing, used for budgeting and assessing performance.