A Country Possesses a Comparative Advantage in the Production of a Good

question 214

Multiple Choice

A country possesses a comparative advantage in the production of a good if

• A) the opportunity cost in terms of forgone output of alternative goods is lower for this country than it is for its trading partners.
• B) it possesses an absolute advantage in the production of this good.
• C) it is able to produce more of this good per hour than can any other country.
• D) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Accrued Interest

The interest on a loan or bond that has accumulated since the principal investment, or since the last interest payment, if there has been one already.

Using Sinking Fund

The practice of setting aside money over time into a separate account to repay debt or replace a major asset in the future, thus avoiding a large lump-sum expense.

Market Value

Market value is the amount for which something can be sold in a given market at a particular time.

Redemption Value

The price per share a corporation pays to redeem or retire capital stock.