Suppose That the Country of Xenophobia Chose to Isolate Itself

question 55

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the country of Xenophobia chose to isolate itself from the rest of the world.Its ruler proclaimed that Xenophobia should become self-sufficient,so it would not engage in foreign trade.From an economic perspective,this idea would

• A)make sense if Xenophobia had an absolute advantage in all goods.
• B)make sense if Xenophobia had no absolute advantages in any good.
• C)not make sense as long as Xenophobia had a comparative advantage in some good.
• D)not make sense as long as Xenophobia had an absolute advantage in at least half the goods that could be traded.

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Definitions:

Informational Social Influence

The change in opinions or behavior that occurs when someone conforms to what they believe are the expectations of others, particularly in uncertain situations where the correct action or belief is unclear.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically improving on well-practiced tasks.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual immersed in a group loses awareness of self and as a result may act contrary to their norms or ethics, often seen in crowds or mobs.

Individualism

A social and cultural ethos that emphasizes the moral worth of the individual and the importance of independence and self-reliance in personal and social decision-making.