Suppose That a Worker in Country a Can Make Either

question 48

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a worker in Country A can make either 25 bananas or 5 tomatoes each year.Country A has 200 workers.Suppose a worker in Country B can make either 18 bananas or 6 tomatoes each year.Country B has 400 workers.The workers in Country A should specialize in __________________ because they possess the ___________________ in the production of that good.

• A) bananas; comparative advantage
• B) tomatoes; comparative advantage
• C) bananas; absolute advantage
• D) tomatoes; absolute advantage

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, it is the outcome or response that is measured to assess the effect of the independent variable.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed to explore its effect on the dependent variable.

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals in the nervous system that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another, influencing a wide range of bodily and psychological functions.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions, including mood, sleep, learning, and the pleasure-reward system.