If Dana Can Paint His House Faster Than Luke, a Professional

question 47

Multiple Choice

If Dana can paint his house faster than Luke, a professional house painter, then:

• A) Dana has a comparative advantage in house painting.
• B) Dana has an absolute advantage in house painting.
• C) Luke has a comparative advantage in house painting.
• D) Luke has an absolute advantage in house painting.

Recognize the role of consumer and producer surplus in market transactions.

Assess the impact of changes in production costs on market supply.

Understand the equilibrium dynamics in response to shifts in demand or supply.

Identify the economic consequences of government price interventions.

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