-Two Nations Can Produce Computers and Software in the Amounts

question 59

Essay

-Two nations can produce computers and software in the amounts given in the table above. Does either nation have an absolute advantage in producing the products? Which nation has a comparative advantage in computers? Which nation has a comparative advantage in software? Explain your answers.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Costs

Direct labor costs are the wages paid to employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Factory Wages Payable

Liabilities owed by a company for labor costs associated with the manufacturing process that have not yet been paid.

Work in Process Inventory

Items that are in the production process but are not yet complete, representing one of the stages in the inventory cycle.

Underapplied Overhead

Occurs when the allocated manufacturing overhead costs are less than the actual overhead costs incurred.