If They Spend All Night Writing Computer Programs,Laurence Can Write

question 249

Multiple Choice

If they spend all night writing computer programs,Laurence can write 10 programs,and Carrie Anne can write 5.If they spend all night making sunglasses,Laurence can make six pairs,and Carrie Anne can make four.Given this information and supposing Laurence and Carrie Anne have constant opportunity costs,we know that _____ has an absolute advantage in _____.

• A) Laurence;programs but not in sunglasses
• B) Laurence;both programs and sunglasses
• C) Carrie Anne;programs but not in sunglasses
• D) Carrie Anne;both programs and sunglasses

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Pluralist Theory

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