Is It Possible for a Country to Have an Absolute

question 78

Multiple Choice

Is it possible for a country to have an absolute disadvantage and a comparative advantage in the production of a good?

• A)No,these are incompatible on theoretical grounds.
• B)No,theory prevents it,but some economists claim it could occur.
• C)Yes,this situation can occur.
• D)Yes,in theory,although not in reality.

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Definitions:

Trade Adjustment Assistance Act

A U.S. law passed in 2002 that provides cash assistance, education and training benefits, health care subsidies, and wage subsidies (for persons age 50 or older) to workers displaced by imports or relocations of U.S. plants to other countries.

Displaced Workers

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Export Markets

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Supply and Demand Analysis

An economic model that determines the price of a product in a market by evaluating the balance between the quantity of a good or service available and the desire (or demand) for that good or service.