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Which of the following statements is a valid economic conclusion based on this information?

A
Sam and KC should each spend about half their time on tax returns and sales calls.
B
It would be best for Sam to work only on making sales calls.
C
KC’s time would be best spent on sales calls.
D
Sam’s time would be best spent on tax returns.
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Based on the information in the scenario, describe the absolute and comparative advantage held by each worker in Hector’s office.Give your answer in the form of at least three sentences.

Answer:

Sasha has an absolute advantage in producing computer-generated graphics because she is very good at that work and Maurice is not efficient on the computer. Maurice has an absolute advantage in designing logos because he is skilled at creating them by hand, while Sasha is less talented at logo design. Based on their relative strengths, Sasha has a comparative advantage in computer-generated graphics, and Maurice has a comparative advantage in logo design.

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Which of the following concepts were mentioned in your answer? Check all that apply.

A
absolute advantage
B
opportunity cost
C
comparative advantage
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How should Hector use specialization to solve his problem?Based on the scenario, recommend which employee should work on which task.

Answer:

Hector should have Sasha focus on producing computer-generated graphics and Maurice focus on designing logos with pen and paper, so each specializes in the task they do best.

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Did your response mention any of the following ideas? Check all that apply.

A
the likelihood that Maurice has a comparative and absolute advantage doing logo work
B
the likelihood that Sasha has a comparative and absolute advantage on the computer
C
the importance of specialization when finding ways to work efficiently

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