In the Example of Ireland Described in the Text, the Country's

question 65

Multiple Choice

In the example of Ireland described in the text, the country's production set shifted outward over time because:

• A)of technological advancements which improved its potato cultivation and overall agricultural production.
• B)it gained new resources over time which enabled it to specialize and gain comparative advantage in software trade with the U.S.and Europe.
• C)of new resources which allowed it to gain absolute advantage over many of its trading partners.
• D)of reduction in trade barriers with the European Union.

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Definitions:

Dividend Payout Ratio

A financial metric that measures the percentage of a company's earnings distributed to its shareholders in the form of dividends.

Profit Margin

A financial metric that measures the amount of net income earned with each dollar of sales by calculating the percentage of revenue that exceeds the costs of goods sold.

Debt-Equity Ratio

A ratio indicating a company's use of financial leverage, found by dividing liabilities by stockholders' equity.

Dividend Payout Ratio

The portion of earnings paid to shareholders in dividends, calculated as total dividends divided by net income.