Let Us Define the Real Wage as the Purchasing Power

question 23

Multiple Choice

Let us define the real wage as the purchasing power of one hour of labor.In the Ricardian 2X2 model,if two countries under autarky engage in trade then

• A) the real wage will not be affected since this is a financial variable.
• B) the real wage will increase only if a country attains full specialization.
• C) the real wage will increase in one country only if it decreases in the other.
• D) the real wage will rise in both countries.
• E) the real wage will fall under pressure of international competition.

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Definitions:

Piaget

A psychologist best known for his theory of cognitive development that describes how children's intellect grows through stages.

Preoperational Stage

The second of Piaget’s stages, characterized by illogical use of words and symbols, spotty logic, and egocentrism.

Sensorimotor Stage

The first of Piaget’s stages of cognitive development, characterized by coordination of sensory information and motor activity, early exploration of the environment, and lack of language.

Concrete Operational Stage

Piaget’s third stage, characterized by logical thought concerning tangible objects, conservation, and subjective morality.