The Law of Comparative Advantage Indicates That

question 3

Multiple Choice

The law of comparative advantage indicates that

• A) specialization and exchange will permit trading partners to maximize their joint output.
• B) a nation can gain from trade only if it is not at an absolute disadvantage in producing all goods.
• C) a nation can gain from trade only when its trading partners are not low-wage countries.
• D) countries should export products for which they are high-opportunity cost producers.

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Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or output, for example, materials and labor costs used in manufacturing.

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The net income of a company calculated by deducting all operational and overhead costs from total revenue, according to generally accepted accounting principles.

Accounting Profit

Accounting profit is the net income for a company calculated by subtracting total expenses from total revenues, according to generally accepted accounting principles.

Explicit Costs

Payments made directly to individuals or entities for wages, rent, and materials as part of business operations.