Gravel Is Made by Hand in Nepal, but by Machine

question 58

Multiple Choice

Gravel is made by hand in Nepal, but by machine in the U.S.because

• A)The marginal product of labor is higher in Nepal than in the U.S.A
• B)Capital is much cheaper in the U.S.than in Nepal
• C)Of consumer preferences
• D)The relative prices of labor and capital differ so dramatically in the two countries

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Prime Minister

The head of government in a parliamentary system, responsible for running the country and making policy decisions.

Ottawa Chief

A title referring to the leader of the Ottawa, a Native American people historically located in the Great Lakes region, often associated with leaders like Pontiac who played significant roles in colonial-era conflicts.

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A leader among the Native American Ottawa people, known for his role in Pontiac's War against British forces in the 18th century.