Mary Can Clean 20 Windows Per Hour or Type 30

question 203

Multiple Choice

Mary can clean 20 windows per hour or type 30 pages of paper per hour. Tom can clean 18 windows per hour or he can type 25 pages of paper per hour. Based on this

• A) Mary has comparative advantages in activities.
• B) Tom has comparative advantages in both activities.
• C) Tom has a comparative advantage in cleaning windows.
• D) Mary has a comparative advantage in cleaning windows.

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A situation where individuals select themselves into a group, causing potential bias in statistical analysis due to non-random sample characteristics.

Migration

The movement of people from one place to another with the intentions of settling, temporarily or permanently, in a new location. This can be driven by factors such as economic, social, political, or environmental reasons.

Highly Skilled Immigrants

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