1.7 Comparative and Absolute Advantage Answers

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When discussing comparative and absolute advantage, which best describes specialization?

d
developing expertise in certain types of production
l
limiting the types of goods and services produced
t
targeting specific consumers and retailers
p
producing certain items for specific market segments
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Which calculation helps determine which producer has the absolute advantage?

A
Resources used multiplied by amount produced
B
Amount produced divided by resources used
C
Amount produced minus resources used
D
Resources used divided by amount produced
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A
Production possibility
B
Absolute advantage
C
Competition
D
Specialization
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Which scenario is the best example of an opportunity cost?

A
A computer company issues a recall on its tablets.
B
A computer company produces fewer laptops to meet tablet demand.
C
A computer company reduces the price on last year’s models.
D
A computer company stops making computers with CD/DVD drives.
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Which best describes how producers benefit from specialization?

A
Producers can increase their profits.
B
Producers can expand their market.
C
Producers can offer a wider range of goods.
D
Producers can increase sales.
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Which of these best describes an opportunity cost?

A
a win-win
B
a loss
C
a chance
D
a trade-off
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Which most likely results from producers engaging in specialization?

A
Producers reduce their costs.
B
Producers increase their market share.
C
Producers decrease the materials needed for production.
D
Producers always offer more competitive pricing.
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higherlowermultiple

A
higher
B
lower
C
multiple
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A producer with a comparative advantage has the ability to produce a good or service at

A
a lower opportunity cost than any competitor can.
B
a faster rate than any competitor can.
C
a greater volume than any competitor can.
D
a lower cost than any competitor can.
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This table shows the cost of producing ice cream for several manufacturers.Manufacturer Amount Produced CostThe Dairy 100 gallons $10 Ice Cream, Inc. 100 gallons $15 Frozen Treats 150 gallons $12 Bob & Gary’s 125 gallons $15 Which manufacturer has the absolute advantage?

A
The Dairy
B
Ice Cream, Inc.
C
Frozen Treats
D
Bob & Gary’s
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Which is the best measurement to use to determine who might have the absolute advantage?

A
high opportunity cost
B
low opportunity cost
C
low efficiency
D
high efficiency
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This table shows the number of cookies several bakeries sell each day.Bakery Number of Cookies Sold Mrs. Track’s 90 Chips 100 The Bakeshop 75 Uncle John’s 125 All else being equal, which bakery has the absolute advantage?

A
Mrs. Track’s
B
Chips
C
The Bakeshop
D
Uncle John’s
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t
to increase competition
t
to gain a comparative advantage
t
to decrease the amount of goods produced
t
to maintain market share
t
to increase efficiency
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Which most likely results from producers engaging in specialization?

A
Producers reduce their costs.
B
Producers increase their market share.
C
Producers decrease the materials needed for production.
D
Producers always offer more competitive pricing.
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True or False? Higher opportunity costs equal a greater comparative advantage.

A
True
B
False
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Which describes a way in which consumers most likely benefit from producers’ absolute advantage?

A
Consumers’ opportunity costs decrease.
B
Prices decrease as a result of increased production efficiencies.
C
Producers always use savings to improve products.
D
Consumers can find a given product in more places.
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Which is the best measurement to use to determine who might have the absolute advantage?

A
high opportunity cost
B
low opportunity cost
C
low efficiency
D
high efficiency

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