Comparative and Absolute Advantage

Question 1

Absolute advantage is best defined as:

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being able to produce more efficiently than a competitor.

Question 2

Sean spent on resources per car washed.

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$4

Question 3

Jake spent on resources per car washed.

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$8

Question 4

has the absolute advantage because he washes cars most efficiently.

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Riley

Question 5

Riley spent on resources per car washed.

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$3

Question 6

What is the difference between comparative advantage and absolute advantage?

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Comparative advantage measures opportunity cost and absolute advantage measures efficiency.

Question 7

has the comparative advantage in making guitars.

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Annie’s Music

Question 8

In the previous example, Duke's and Beverage King were efficient when they specialized.

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more

Question 9

has the comparative advantage in making violins.

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The Music Factory

Question 10

Duke's chose to specialize in the production of tea because it is at it.

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more efficient

Comparative and Absolute Advantage Answers