Suppose That a Worker in Country a Can Make Either

question 69

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a worker in Country A can make either 10 iPhones or 5 iPads each year. Country A has 100 workers. Suppose a worker in Country B can make either 2 iPhones or 10 iPads each year. Country B has 200 workers. Country A has an absolute advantage at producing:

• A) iPhones.
• B) iPads.
• C) both iPhones and iPads.
• D) neither iPhones nor iPads.

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Definitions:

Lump Sum Tax

A tax that is a fixed amount, no matter the change in circumstance of the taxed entity, not affected by the taxpayer's income or activity level.

Outputs

Refers to the goods or services produced by a company or economy, indicative of productivity or production levels.

Discount Sources

Various origins from which price reductions can be obtained, such as coupons, sales promotions, or bulk buying.

Cost Function

A mathematical formula used to calculate the total cost of production based on the quantity of goods produced.