Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions
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Transcribed Image Text:### Production Possibilities and Trade
#### Use the following table to answer the question below:
| Giovanni’s Production Possibilities Schedule | Jorge’s Production Possibilities Schedule |
|:---------------------------------------------:|:------------------------------------------:|
| **Pounds of Green Beans** | **Pounds of Corn** | **Pounds of Green Beans** | **Pounds of Corn** |
| 0 | 160 | 0 | 320 |
| 40 | 120 | 20 | 240 |
| 80 | 80 | 40 | 160 |
| 120 | 40 | 60 | 80 |
| 160 | 0 | 80 | 0 |
**Question:**
The terms of trade for one pound of green beans must lie between ______ and ______ pounds of corn?
### Multiple Choice:
1. 1, 4
2. 1, 2
3. 1/4, 1
4. 1/8, 1
**Explanation of Table:**
The table presents the production possibilities schedules for Giovanni and Jorge. It details how many pounds of corn they can each produce compared to pounds of green beans. The possible production combinations demonstrate the trade-offs between producing green beans and corn.
To answer the question, consider the opportunity cost for both Giovanni and Jorge in terms of how much corn they have to forgo to produce green beans. The terms of trade for one pound of green beans should ideally fall between these opportunity costs to benefit both parties.
**Note:** Understanding opportunity costs and comparative advantage is crucial for determining the most beneficial terms of trade.
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