Given Two Economic Systems, a and B, If Economy a Has

question 31

Multiple Choice

Given two economic systems, A and B, if economy A has an absolute advantage in the production of widgets, then

• A) fewer inputs are necessary to produce widgets in economy A than in economy B.
• B) economy A must give up less of all other goods to produce widgets than economy B.
• C) economy A is less efficient in the production of widgets than economy B.
• D) economy A would not benefit from the specialization of production.

Analyze the impact of technological advances on a firm's production costs and market prices.

Explain the significance of price-taking firms not minimizing costs in their production decisions.

Understand the economic implications of firms exiting an industry due to decreased demand.

Explain how and why the marginal cost curve is relevant to production decisions.

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