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Comparative and Absolute Advantage Answers

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Which best explains why producers choose to specialize? Choose two answers.

A
to increase competition
B
to gain a comparative advantage
C
to decrease the amount of goods produced
D
to maintain market share
E
to increase efficiency
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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 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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This table shows the production possibility schedule for several toothpaste companies. Toothpaste company Large tubes Small tubes 1 Sparkling 100 per hour 200 per hour 2 Bright White 100 per hour 250 per hour 3 Fresh! 200 per hour 250 per hour 4 Mmmint 150 per hour 150 per hour Use the numbers to place the companies in order of greatest comparative advantage to least comparative advantage in producing small tubes of toothpaste.

A
2, 1, 3, 4
B
1, 2, 3, 4
C
4, 3, 1, 2
D
2, 1, 4, 3
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A
efficiency
B
opportunity
C
production
D
cost
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When discussing comparative and absolute advantage, which best describes specialization?

A
developing expertise in certain types of production
B
limiting the types of goods and services produced
C
targeting specific consumers and retailers
D
producing certain items for specific market segments

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