The Accompanying Tables Give Production Possibilities Data for Gamma and Sigma

question 239

Multiple Choice

The accompanying tables give production possibilities data for Gamma and Sigma. All data are in tons. Gamma's production possibilities
$\begin{array}{c|c|c|c|c|c} & \mathrm{A} & \mathrm{B} & \mathrm{C} & \mathrm{D} & \mathrm{E} \\\hline \text { Tea } & 120 & 90 & 60 & 30 & 0 \\\hline \text { Pots } & 0 & 30 & 60 & 90 & 120 \\\hline\end{array}$ Sigma's production possibilities
$\begin{array}{c|c|c|c|c|c} & \mathrm{A} & \mathrm{B} & \mathrm{C} & \mathrm{D} & \mathrm{E} \\\hline \text { Tea } & 40 & 30 & 20 & 10 & 0 \\\hline \text { Pots } & 0 & 30 & 60 & 90 & 120 \\\hline\end{array}$ Assume that before specialization and trade, Gamma and Sigma both chose production possibility "C." Now if each specializes according to comparative advantage, the gains from specialization and trade will be

• A) 40 tons of pots.
• B) 20 tons of tea and 20 tons of pots.
• C) 20 tons of tea.
• D) 40 tons of tea.

Recognize the debates around analytical Marxism and its relation to Marx's original theories.

Understand Hegel's influence on Marxist thought and the concept of false consciousness.

Identify Antonio Gramsci's concept of hegemony and its focus on intellectual and cultural leadership.

Analyze Marxism's intersection with functionalism and the debate on Marx's use of dialectics.

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