Reference: Ref 2-9 (Figure: Countries a & B) Refer to the Figure

question 43

Multiple Choice

Reference: Ref 2-9 (Figure: Countries A & B) Refer to the figure regarding countries A &B. If both countries depicted fully allocate all of their labor towards the good in which they have a comparative advantage, the combined production for the two countries would be _______ units of Good X, and _______ units of Good Y.

• A) 100; 80
• B) 70; 90
• C) 40; 100
• D) 100; 100

Comprehend how consumer choices are influenced by changes in product prices and the concept of income effect.

Learn how to construct and interpret budget lines and indifference curves.

Understand the utility-maximizing rule and how consumers allocate their budget.

Grasp the impact of utility on demand curves and market behavior.

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