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Table 3-22 Assume that Zimbabwe and Portugal can switch between producing toothbrushes and producing hairbrushes at a constant rate. Table 3-22 Assume that Zimbabwe and Portugal can switch between producing toothbrushes and producing hairbrushes at a constant rate.   -Refer to Table 3-22. Assume that Zimbabwe and Portugal each has 60 machine minutes available. Originally, each country divided its time equally between the production of toothbrushes and hairbrushes. Now, each country spends all its time producing the good in which it has a comparative advantage. As a result, the total output increased by A)  4 toothbrushes and 2 hairbrushes. B)  10 toothbrushes and 5 hairbrushes. C)  16 toothbrushes and 8 hairbrushes. D)  20 toothbrushes and 10 hairbrushes. -Refer to Table 3-22. Assume that Zimbabwe and Portugal each has 60 machine minutes available. Originally, each country divided its time equally between the production of toothbrushes and hairbrushes. Now, each country spends all its time producing the good in which it has a comparative advantage. As a result, the total output increased by


A) 4 toothbrushes and 2 hairbrushes.
B) 10 toothbrushes and 5 hairbrushes.
C) 16 toothbrushes and 8 hairbrushes.
D) 20 toothbrushes and 10 hairbrushes.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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When a country has a comparative advantage in producing a certain good,


A) the country should import that good.
B) the country should produce just enough of that good for its own consumption.
C) the country's opportunity cost of that good is high relative to other countries' opportunity costs of that same good.
D) None of the above is correct.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following statements is not correct?


A) Trade allows for specialization.
B) Trade has the potential to benefit all nations.
C) Trade allows nations to consume outside of their production possibilities curves.
D) Absolute advantage is the driving force of specialization.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Table 3-5 Assume that Aruba and Iceland can switch between producing coolers and producing radios at a constant rate. Table 3-5 Assume that Aruba and Iceland can switch between producing coolers and producing radios at a constant rate.   -Refer to Table 3-5. Which of the following represents Iceland's production possibilities frontier when 100 labor hours are available? A)    B)    C)    D)   -Refer to Table 3-5. Which of the following represents Iceland's production possibilities frontier when 100 labor hours are available?


A) Table 3-5 Assume that Aruba and Iceland can switch between producing coolers and producing radios at a constant rate.   -Refer to Table 3-5. Which of the following represents Iceland's production possibilities frontier when 100 labor hours are available? A)    B)    C)    D)
B) Table 3-5 Assume that Aruba and Iceland can switch between producing coolers and producing radios at a constant rate.   -Refer to Table 3-5. Which of the following represents Iceland's production possibilities frontier when 100 labor hours are available? A)    B)    C)    D)
C) Table 3-5 Assume that Aruba and Iceland can switch between producing coolers and producing radios at a constant rate.   -Refer to Table 3-5. Which of the following represents Iceland's production possibilities frontier when 100 labor hours are available? A)    B)    C)    D)
D) Table 3-5 Assume that Aruba and Iceland can switch between producing coolers and producing radios at a constant rate.   -Refer to Table 3-5. Which of the following represents Iceland's production possibilities frontier when 100 labor hours are available? A)    B)    C)    D)

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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Table 3-28 Barb and Jim run a business that sets up and tests computers. Assume that Barb and Jim can switch between setting up and testing computers at a constant rate. The following table applies. Table 3-28 Barb and Jim run a business that sets up and tests computers. Assume that Barb and Jim can switch between setting up and testing computers at a constant rate. The following table applies.   -Refer to Table 3-28. Barb's opportunity cost of setting up one computer is testing A)  4/5 computer and Jim's opportunity cost of setting up one computer is testing 3/4 computer. B)  4/5 computer and Jim's opportunity cost of setting up one computer is testing 4/3 computers. C)  5/4 computers and Jim's opportunity cost of setting up one computer is testing 3/4 computer. D)  5/4 computers and Jim's opportunity cost of setting up one computer is testing 4/3 computers. -Refer to Table 3-28. Barb's opportunity cost of setting up one computer is testing


A) 4/5 computer and Jim's opportunity cost of setting up one computer is testing 3/4 computer.
B) 4/5 computer and Jim's opportunity cost of setting up one computer is testing 4/3 computers.
C) 5/4 computers and Jim's opportunity cost of setting up one computer is testing 3/4 computer.
D) 5/4 computers and Jim's opportunity cost of setting up one computer is testing 4/3 computers.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Table 3-20 Assume that Brad and Theresa can switch between producing wheat and producing beef at a constant rate. Table 3-20 Assume that Brad and Theresa can switch between producing wheat and producing beef at a constant rate.   -Refer to Table 3-20. What is Theresa's opportunity cost of producing one bushel of wheat? A)  5/6 pound of beef B)  6/5 pound of beef C)  3/5 pound of beef D)  5/3 pounds of beef -Refer to Table 3-20. What is Theresa's opportunity cost of producing one bushel of wheat?


A) 5/6 pound of beef
B) 6/5 pound of beef
C) 3/5 pound of beef
D) 5/3 pounds of beef

E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Table 3-6 Assume that Zimbabwe and Portugal can switch between producing toothbrushes and producing hairbrushes at a constant rate. Table 3-6 Assume that Zimbabwe and Portugal can switch between producing toothbrushes and producing hairbrushes at a constant rate.   -Refer to Table 3-6. Which of the following combinations of toothbrushes and hairbrushes could Portugal produce in 30 minutes? A)  1 toothbrush and 4 hairbrushes B)  4 toothbrushes and 2 hairbrushes C)  5 toothbrushes and 6 hairbrushes D)  6 toothbrushes and 5 hairbrushes -Refer to Table 3-6. Which of the following combinations of toothbrushes and hairbrushes could Portugal produce in 30 minutes?


A) 1 toothbrush and 4 hairbrushes
B) 4 toothbrushes and 2 hairbrushes
C) 5 toothbrushes and 6 hairbrushes
D) 6 toothbrushes and 5 hairbrushes

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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Table 3-23 Assume that the farmer and the rancher can switch between producing pork and producing tomatoes at a constant rate. Table 3-23 Assume that the farmer and the rancher can switch between producing pork and producing tomatoes at a constant rate.   -Refer to Table 3-23. Assume that the farmer and the rancher each has 24 labor hours available. If each person spends all his time producing the good in which he has a comparative advantage and trade takes place at a price of 1 pound of pork for 2 pounds of tomatoes, then A)  the farmer and the rancher will both gain from this trade. B)  the farmer will gain from this trade, but the rancher will not. C)  the rancher will gain from this trade, but the farmer will not. D)  neither the farmer nor the rancher will gain from this trade. -Refer to Table 3-23. Assume that the farmer and the rancher each has 24 labor hours available. If each person spends all his time producing the good in which he has a comparative advantage and trade takes place at a price of 1 pound of pork for 2 pounds of tomatoes, then


A) the farmer and the rancher will both gain from this trade.
B) the farmer will gain from this trade, but the rancher will not.
C) the rancher will gain from this trade, but the farmer will not.
D) neither the farmer nor the rancher will gain from this trade.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Table 3-29 Juanita and Shantala run a business that programs and tests cellular phones. Assume that Juanita and Shantala can switch between programming and testing cellular phones at a constant rate. The following table applies. Table 3-29 Juanita and Shantala run a business that programs and tests cellular phones. Assume that Juanita and Shantala can switch between programming and testing cellular phones at a constant rate. The following table applies.   -Refer to Table 3-29. Shantala has an absolute advantage in A)  programming cellular phones and a comparative advantage in programming cellular phones. B)  programming cellular phones and a comparative advantage in testing cellular phones. C)  testing cellular phones and a comparative advantage in programming cellular phones. D)  testing cellular phones and a comparative advantage in testing cellular phones. -Refer to Table 3-29. Shantala has an absolute advantage in


A) programming cellular phones and a comparative advantage in programming cellular phones.
B) programming cellular phones and a comparative advantage in testing cellular phones.
C) testing cellular phones and a comparative advantage in programming cellular phones.
D) testing cellular phones and a comparative advantage in testing cellular phones.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Table 3-30 Assume that Falda and Varick can switch between producing wheat and producing cloth at a constant rate. Table 3-30 Assume that Falda and Varick can switch between producing wheat and producing cloth at a constant rate.   -Refer to Table 3-30. Falda has an absolute advantage in the production of A)  wheat. B)  cloth. C)  both goods. D)  neither good. -Refer to Table 3-30. Falda has an absolute advantage in the production of


A) wheat.
B) cloth.
C) both goods.
D) neither good.

E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Figure 3-17 Maxine's Production Possibilities Frontier Daisy's Production Possibilities Frontier Figure 3-17 Maxine's Production Possibilities Frontier Daisy's Production Possibilities Frontier   -Refer to Figure 3-17. If Maxine and Daisy switch from each person dividing her time equally between the production of pies and tarts to each person spending all of her time producing the good in which she has a comparative advantage, then total production of tarts will increase by A)  7. B)  10. C)  17. D)  20. -Refer to Figure 3-17. If Maxine and Daisy switch from each person dividing her time equally between the production of pies and tarts to each person spending all of her time producing the good in which she has a comparative advantage, then total production of tarts will increase by


A) 7.
B) 10.
C) 17.
D) 20.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Table 3-40 Table 3-40   -Refer to Table 3-40. Germany should specialize in the production of A)  boats and import cars. B)  cars and import boats. C)  both goods and import neither good. D)  neither good and import both goods. -Refer to Table 3-40. Germany should specialize in the production of


A) boats and import cars.
B) cars and import boats.
C) both goods and import neither good.
D) neither good and import both goods.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Figure 3-18 Bintu's Production Possibilities Frontier Juba's Production Possibilities Frontier Figure 3-18 Bintu's Production Possibilities Frontier Juba's Production Possibilities Frontier   -Refer to Figure 3-18. The opportunity cost of 1 cup for Bintu is A)  1/8 bowl. B)  1/4 bowl. C)  4 bowls. D)  8 bowls. -Refer to Figure 3-18. The opportunity cost of 1 cup for Bintu is


A) 1/8 bowl.
B) 1/4 bowl.
C) 4 bowls.
D) 8 bowls.

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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Scenario 3-1 The production possibilities frontiers below show how much Greg and Catherine can each produce in 8 hours of time. Greg's Production Possibilities Catherine's Production Possibilities Scenario 3-1 The production possibilities frontiers below show how much Greg and Catherine can each produce in 8 hours of time. Greg's Production Possibilities Catherine's Production Possibilities     -Refer to Scenario 3-1. What is Catherine's opportunity cost of producing cake? Explain how you derived your answer. Scenario 3-1 The production possibilities frontiers below show how much Greg and Catherine can each produce in 8 hours of time. Greg's Production Possibilities Catherine's Production Possibilities     -Refer to Scenario 3-1. What is Catherine's opportunity cost of producing cake? Explain how you derived your answer. -Refer to Scenario 3-1. What is Catherine's opportunity cost of producing cake? Explain how you derived your answer.

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Table 3-36 Table 3-36   -Refer to Table 3-36. What is Antigua's opportunity cost of one umbrella? A)  3/5 towels B)  2/3 towels C)  3/2 towels D)  5/3 towels -Refer to Table 3-36. What is Antigua's opportunity cost of one umbrella?


A) 3/5 towels
B) 2/3 towels
C) 3/2 towels
D) 5/3 towels

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Ken and Traci are two woodworkers who both make tables and chairs. In one month, Ken can make 3 tables or 18 chairs, whereas Traci can make 8 tables or 24 chairs. Given this, we know that the opportunity cost of 1 table is


A) 1/6 chair for Ken and 1/3 chair for Traci.
B) 1/6 chair for Ken and 3 chairs for Traci.
C) 6 chairs for Ken and 1/3 chair for Traci.
D) 6 chairs for Ken and 3 chairs for Traci.

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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Figure 3-7 Bintu's Production Possibilities Frontier Juba's Production Possibilities Frontier Figure 3-7 Bintu's Production Possibilities Frontier Juba's Production Possibilities Frontier   -Refer to Figure 3-7. If Bintu must work 2 hours to make each cup, then her production possibilities frontier is based on how many hours of work? A)  2 hours B)  4 hours C)  8 hours D)  16 hours -Refer to Figure 3-7. If Bintu must work 2 hours to make each cup, then her production possibilities frontier is based on how many hours of work?


A) 2 hours
B) 4 hours
C) 8 hours
D) 16 hours

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Table 3-22 Assume that Zimbabwe and Portugal can switch between producing toothbrushes and producing hairbrushes at a constant rate. Table 3-22 Assume that Zimbabwe and Portugal can switch between producing toothbrushes and producing hairbrushes at a constant rate.   -Refer to Table 3-22. Suppose Zimbabwe decides to increase its production of toothbrushes by 10. What is the opportunity cost of this decision? A)  0.3 hairbrush B)  3 hairbrushes C)  30 hairbrushes D)  100 hairbrushes -Refer to Table 3-22. Suppose Zimbabwe decides to increase its production of toothbrushes by 10. What is the opportunity cost of this decision?


A) 0.3 hairbrush
B) 3 hairbrushes
C) 30 hairbrushes
D) 100 hairbrushes

E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Figure 3-20 Canada's Production Possibilities Frontier Mexico's Production Possibilities Frontier Figure 3-20 Canada's Production Possibilities Frontier Mexico's Production Possibilities Frontier   -Refer to Figure 3-20. Canada's opportunity cost of one unit of Good Y is A)  1/2 unit of Good X and Mexico's opportunity cost of one unit of Good Y is 1/2 unit of Good X. B)  1/2 unit of Good X and Mexico's opportunity cost of one unit of Good Y is 2 units of Good X. C)  2 units of Good X and Mexico's opportunity cost of one unit of Good Y is 1/2 unit of Good X. D)  2 units of Good X and Mexico's opportunity cost of one unit of Good Y is 2 units of Good X. -Refer to Figure 3-20. Canada's opportunity cost of one unit of Good Y is


A) 1/2 unit of Good X and Mexico's opportunity cost of one unit of Good Y is 1/2 unit of Good X.
B) 1/2 unit of Good X and Mexico's opportunity cost of one unit of Good Y is 2 units of Good X.
C) 2 units of Good X and Mexico's opportunity cost of one unit of Good Y is 1/2 unit of Good X.
D) 2 units of Good X and Mexico's opportunity cost of one unit of Good Y is 2 units of Good X.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Table 3-10 Assume that Japan and Korea can switch between producing cars and producing airplanes at a constant rate. Table 3-10 Assume that Japan and Korea can switch between producing cars and producing airplanes at a constant rate.   -Refer to Table 3-10. Assume that Japan and Korea each has 2400 hours available. If each country divides its time equally between the production of cars and airplanes, then total production is A)  40 cars and 8 airplanes. B)  64 cars and 16 airplanes. C)  80 cars and 16 airplanes. D)  128 cars and 32 airplanes. -Refer to Table 3-10. Assume that Japan and Korea each has 2400 hours available. If each country divides its time equally between the production of cars and airplanes, then total production is


A) 40 cars and 8 airplanes.
B) 64 cars and 16 airplanes.
C) 80 cars and 16 airplanes.
D) 128 cars and 32 airplanes.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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