George and Michael Can Gain from Exchange

question 226

Multiple Choice

George and Michael can gain from exchange

• A) unless one has an absolute advantage in all goods.
• B) if each specializes in the production of the good for which he has the higher opportunity cost.
• C) if each specializes in the production of the good for which he has the lower opportunity cost.
• D) unless they have different opportunity costs.

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Definitions:

Financial Statement

A formal record of the financial activities and position of a business, individual, or other entity, usually presented in a structured manner for a specific period.

Return On Total Assets

A profitability ratio that measures the profitability of total assets without considering how the assets are financed, computed as income plus interest expense divided by average total assets.

Profitability

A measure of how effectively a company generates profit from its revenues or assets.

Debt And Equity

The two major sources of financing for a company, where debt involves borrowing money to be repaid, and equity involves raising money by selling interests in the company.