The Risk of Specializing (In the Production of One Good

question 32

Multiple Choice

The risk of specializing (in the production of one good or service) is

• A) lower in a barter economy than in a money economy.
• B) lower in a money economy than in a barter economy.
• C) the same in both a money and barter economy.
• D) greater the less likely you and the person you want to trade with have a double coincidence of wants.
• E) b and d

Recognize the incentive mechanism provided by the patent system for the creation of new knowledge.

Understand the significance of established property rights for efficient market operations.

Evaluate the effectiveness of different strategies in managing the utilization of common resources and the protection of public goods.

Understand the fundamental characteristics that define public goods and common resources.

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