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Case Study: Starting a Business

Question 8 • 2102320-Economics HONORS - Edgenuity Teacher

What is the difference between absolute advantage and comparative advantage?

Answer
A
Absolute advantage is the ability to produce a good or a service at a lower production cost than competitors. Comparative advantage is the ability to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than competitors.
B
Absolute advantage is the ability to produce a good or a service at a lower opportunity cost than competitors. Comparative advantage is the ability to produce a good or service at a lower production cost than competitors.
C
Absolute advantage is the ability to sell a good or a service at a lower price than competitors. Comparative advantage is the ability to sell a good or service at a higher price than competitors.
D
Absolute advantage is the ability to sell a good or a service at a higher price than competitors. Comparative advantage is the ability to sell a good or service at a lower price than competitors.

Explanation

Absolute advantage means producing a good or service at a lower cost, or with fewer resources, than competitors. Comparative advantage means producing it at a lower opportunity cost—the value of what must be given up—than competitors. Choice A correctly distinguishes production cost from opportunity cost; the other choices mix up these definitions or focus on selling prices.

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