Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 236

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
Figure: Countries A and B
-(Figure: Countries A and B) Refer to the figure. According to the diagram about countries A and B, which of the following statement(s) is correct? I. Country A has a comparative advantage in Good Y.
II. Country B has an absolute advantage in both goods.
III. Country B has a comparative advantage in Good X.

• A) I and II only
• B) I and III only
• C) II and III only
• D) I, II, and III

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Definitions:

Financialization

The process by which financial markets, financial institutions, and financial elites gain greater influence over economic policy and economic outcomes.

Public Sector Budget

The financial plan for revenue and expenditure allocated to various government departments and public entities.

Private Equity

Investment in companies that are not publicly traded, typically conducted by private equity firms, venture capitalists, or angel investors.

Shareholder-Value Movement

An approach in corporate governance focusing on increasing the returns to shareholders as the primary goal of a company, often influencing its strategic and operational decisions.