EBK ECON: MACRO4
EBK ECON: MACRO4
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781305562097
Author: MCEACHERN
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.3PA

(a)

To determine

The opportunity cost of producing a unit of wheat in the United Kingdom and in the United States.

Concept Introduction:

Absolute Advantage: The ability of a country to do any economic activity more efficiently than others.

Comparative Advantage: The capability of a country to produce the specialized product in which it has a lower opportunity cost.

(b)

To determine

The country that has an absolute advantage in producing wheat and in producing cloth.

Concept Introduction:

Absolute Advantage: The ability of a country to do any economic activity more efficiently than others

Comparative Advantage: The capability of a country to produce the specialized product in which it has a lower opportunity cost

(c)

To determine

The country that has a comparative advantage in producing wheat and in producing cloth.

Concept Introduction:

Absolute Advantage: The ability of a country to do any economic activity more efficiently than others

Comparative Advantage: The capability of a country to produce the specialized product in which it has a lower opportunity cost

(d)

To determine

The country that should specialize in producing wheat and in producing cloth.

Concept Introduction:

Absolute Advantage: The ability of a country to do any economic activity more efficiently than others

Comparative Advantage: The capability of a country to produce the specialized product in which it has a lower opportunity cost

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