The Only Two Countries in the World, Alpha and Omega

question 20

Essay

The only two countries in the world, Alpha and Omega, face the following production possibilities frontiers.

a. Assume that each country decides to use half of its resources in the production of each good. Show these points on the graphs for each country as point A. How much of each good would the countries produce?
b. If these countries choose not to trade, what would be the total world production of popcorn and peanuts?
c. Now suppose that each country decides to specialise in the good in which each has a comparative advantage. By specialising, what is the total world production of each product now?
d. If each country decides to trade 100 units of popcorn for 100 units of peanuts, show on the graphs the gain each country would receive from trade. Label these points B.

Understand the impact of pricing decisions on overall profitability.

Understand the conversion between different units of measurement within the metric system.

Comprehend how to calculate total magnification of a microscope.

Identify the appropriate objective lenses for specific microscopic examinations.

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