Suppose That in One Hour Dewey Can Produce Either 10

question 103

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Suppose that in one hour Dewey can produce either 10 bushels of corn or 20 yards of cloth. Dewey's opportunity cost of producing one bushel of corn is 1/2 yard of cloth.

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Definitions:

Exports

Domestically produced goods and services sold in other countries.

Comparative Advantage

A theory in economics that suggests a country should specialize in producing and exporting goods in which it has a lower opportunity cost than its trading partners.

Absolute Advantage

The ability of an entity to produce a good or service more efficiently than its competitors when using the same amount of resources.

Skilled Human Resources

Individuals within the workforce who possess specialized training, knowledge, and experience in particular fields or disciplines.