Related to the Economics in Practice on P

question 2

Multiple Choice

Related to the Economics in Practice on p.5: The opportunity cost to Mattel of having its Barbie doll assembled in China is

• A)the low wages paid to Chinese workers.
• B)the $2 export value the doll carries when it leaves Hong Kong.
• C)the $8 of its $10 retail value which is captured in the United States.
• D)having the Barbie doll assembled in the next best available location.

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