The Theory of Comparative Advantage Suggests That Nations Should Produce

question 79

Multiple Choice

The theory of comparative advantage suggests that nations should produce a good if they

• A) have the lowest opportunity cost.
• B) have the lowest wages.
• C) have the most resources.
• D) can produce more of the good than any other nation.

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Definitions:

Cash-Generating Units

The smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows and is largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets.

Operating Segments

Components of a business from which separate financial information is available and are regularly reviewed by the enterprise’s decision-makers for performance assessment and resource allocation.

Consolidated Net Income

The total profit of a corporation and its subsidiaries after taxes, interest, depreciation, and other expenses have been deducted, reflecting the overall earnings of the conglomerate.

Parent

A company that controls or owns more than half of another company's stock, thereby having control over its subsidiary.