Comparative and Absolute Advantage Answers

Look at the examples, and then determine which type of advantage each one describes. A producer can provide cable service more cheaply than another producer. A producer can produce salads while giving up fewer opportunities to make sandwiches than another producer. A producer can create more car parts than another producer, while using the same number of resources.

absolute✔ comparative

✔ absolute comparative

Sam and KC both work in a tax office. Both workers use the same number of resources to do their jobs. Use the production possibility schedule to complete each sentence. In this example, has an absolute advantage in processing tax returns. has an absolute advantage in completing sales calls.

✔ Sam KC

Use the production possibility schedule to complete each sentence. Producers have a comparative advantage when they have a opportunity cost. has a comparative advantage in processing tax returns. has a comparative advantage in making sales calls.

Sam✔ KC

✔ Sam KC

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