Suppose That a Worker in Country a Can Produce Either

question 97

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a worker in Country A can produce either 25 bananas or 5 tomatoes each year. Country A has 200 workers. Suppose a worker in Country B can produce either 18 bananas or 6 tomatoes each year. Country B has 400 workers. The workers in Country A should specialize in producing _____ because it has a(n) _____ at producing that good.

• A) bananas; comparative advantage
• B) tomatoes; comparative advantage
• C) bananas; absolute advantage
• D) tomatoes; absolute advantage

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Definitions:

Grapefruit

A large, tart citrus fruit with a segmented, juicy interior, often eaten for breakfast or used in culinary recipes.

Equilibrium Price

The price point in the market where the amount of goods being offered is the same as the amount of goods being sought by consumers.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services supplied and demanded at the equilibrium price.

Demand Shifts

Changes in the demand curve due to factors other than the price of the good itself, such as changes in consumer preferences, income, or the prices of related goods.