In the Theory of Comparative Advantage, a Good Should Be

question 37

Multiple Choice

In the theory of comparative advantage, a good should be produced in that nation where

• A) the production possibilities line lies further to the right than the trading possibilities line.
• B) its cost is least in terms of alternative goods that might otherwise be produced.
• C) its absolute cost in terms of real resources used is least.
• D) its absolute money cost of production is least.

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or service delivery.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of output or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Fixed Cost

A cost that does not vary with the level of output or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Overhead Cost

Indirect expenses related to the operation of a business, such as rent, utilities, and administrative salaries, that are not directly tied to the production of goods or services.