Which of the Following Is a Reason IBM Decided to Provide

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason IBM decided to provide consulting services rather than manufacture machines?

• A) Manufacturing machines generated economic losses for IBM.
• B) Manufacturing machines generated negative externalities.
• C) IBM had a comparative advantage in providing consulting services.
• D) IBM had a comparative advantage in manufacturing machines.

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Definitions:

Anticoagulant

A substance that prevents blood clotting, thereby reducing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious conditions.

Carbon Dioxide

An invisible, scentless gas formed from the combustion of carbon-based substances and breathing.

Oxygen

A colorless, odorless reactive gas, the life-supporting component of the air.

Erythropoiesis

The process by which red blood cells (erythrocytes) are produced, which occurs in the bone marrow.