-A (Very,very Small)country Produces Milk and Shirts and Its Production

question 74

Essay

-A (very,very small)country produces milk and shirts and its production possibilities frontier is in the table above.
a.The nation is currently producing at point B.What is the opportunity cost of two additional gallons of milk? At point C? At point D? What do your results show?
b.Suppose the nation is initially producing 4 gallons of milk and 40 shirts.What is the opportunity cost of 2 additional gallons of milk? Explain your answer.

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Definitions:

Economic Profit

The difference between total revenue and the total costs of inputs, including both explicit and implicit costs.

Normal Profit

The minimum profit necessary for a company to remain competitive in the market, essentially covering its opportunity costs.

Competitive Firm

A company that operates in a market where there are many buyers and sellers, and no single entity can control the market price of goods or services.

Lowest Price

The minimum price at which a product or service is offered in the market, typically influenced by competition and cost structures.