Which of the Following Is an Implication of the Law

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an implication of the law of comparative advantage?

• A) Countries with small amounts of labor relative to capital should specialize in producing labor-intensive commodities.
• B) Since workers in high-income countries utilize larger amounts of capital than workers in less developed nations, trade between capital-rich and capital-poor nations results in the exploitation of labor in the less developed countries.
• C) Countries that are high cost producers of agricultural products should trade those products for goods they can produce only at a low opportunity cost.
• D) Countries that are low opportunity cost producers of timber products should trade those products for goods they can produce only at a high opportunity cost.

Grasp the conceptual frameworks of consumerism, rationalization, and their roles within modern culture.

Distinguish between various forms of cultures (countercultures, subcultures) and their societal roles.

Understand the concept of cultural constraint and how it interacts with individual freedom.

Analyze the role of rationalization in modern society as defined by Max Weber.

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Definitions:

Structurally Unemployed

Individuals who are unemployed due to a mismatch between their skills and the requirements of the current job market, often because of technological changes or shifts in the economy.

Seasonal Unemployment

Unemployment resulting from the seasonal pattern of work in certain industries, with workers regularly laid off during the slow season and rehired during the busy season.

Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate is the percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively seeking employment.

Natural Rate

The natural rate of unemployment is the level of unemployment consistent with a stable rate of inflation.