-Suppose Puerto Rico and Hawaii Currently Have the Same Production

question 5

Multiple Choice

-Suppose Puerto Rico and Hawaii currently have the same production possibilities so that the above figure is the PPF for hotels and consumption goods in the two areas.Hotels are a capital good that,once built,will help produce still more consumption goods..According to the figure,which island will have more rapid economic growth?

• A) Hawaii
• B) Both Hawaii and Puerto Rico will grow at the same speed.
• C) Puerto Rico
• D) Neither Hawaii nor Puerto Rico will grow.
• E) More than one of the above answers is correct.

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Definitions:

Absolute Disadvantage

A situation where an individual, country, or company is less efficient in producing goods or services compared to another.

Opportunity Cost

The rejection of advantageous prospects from other paths when one path is chosen.

Free Trade

The absence of restrictions or tariffs on the import and export of goods and services between countries, allowing for the unimpeded flow of goods, services, and capital.

Consumption

Consumption denotes the use of goods and services by households, which plays a crucial role in the economic cycle by driving demand and influencing production.