Suppose a Typical Worker in India Can Produce 32 Units

question 24

Multiple Choice

Suppose a typical worker in India can produce 32 units of product in an eight-hour day,while a typical worker in Bangladesh can produce 30 units of product in a 10-hour day.We can conclude that

• A)worker productivity in Bangladesh is higher than in India.
• B)the standard of living will likely be higher in India than in Bangladesh.
• C)productivity is 4 units per hour for the worker in Bangladesh and 3 units per hour for the worker in India.
• D)there will be no difference between the standard of living in India and Bangladesh.

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Definitions:

Flood Basalts

Large-scale volcanic events characterized by the rapid flow of basalt lava that covers vast areas of the Earth's surface.

Rapid Subduction

A geologic process involving the quick descent of one tectonic plate beneath another plate into the mantle, often leading to significant geological events like earthquakes and volcanism.

Shield Volcanoes

These are characterized by their extensive size and gentle slopes, produced by the effusion of low-viscosity lava that can travel far from the source.

Basalt Lava

Molten rock that emerges from the earth during a volcanic eruption, characterized by its high iron and magnesium content, and low viscosity.