Despite Specialization and Comparative Advantage, Household Production Still Exists Because

question 140

Multiple Choice

Despite specialization and comparative advantage, household production still exists because for some households _____.

• A) the opportunity cost of producing a good at home is greater than the cost of purchasing the good in the market
• B) producing a good at home is less costly than purchasing the good in the market
• C) the value of home production exceeds the sunk cost of home production
• D) the average cost of home production is higher than the marginal cost of home production
• E) the expenditure on food and clothing represents a small portion of their total budget

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Definitions:

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