If a Nation Has a Comparative Advantage in the Production

question 42

Multiple Choice

If a nation has a comparative advantage in the production of X, this means the nation

• A)cannot benefit by producing and trading this product.
• B)must give up less of other goods than other nations in producing a unit of X.
• C)has a production possibilities curve identical to those of other nations.
• D)is not subject to increasing opportunity costs.

Understand the characteristics of monopolistic competition and how it differs from perfect competition and monopoly.

Identify and analyze the profit-maximizing behavior of firms in monopolistically competitive markets in the short run and long run.

Understand and calculate profit, total revenue, and total cost for firms within monopolistically competitive markets.

Recognize the role of advertising and product differentiation in monopolistic competition.

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