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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 Greg's opportunity cost of producing ice cream? 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 Greg's opportunity cost of producing ice cream? Explain how you derived your answer. -Refer to Scenario 3-1. What is Greg's opportunity cost of producing ice cream? Explain how you derived your answer.

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Zora can produce 4 quilts in a week and she can produce 1 corporate website in a week. Lou can produce 9 quilts in a week and he can produce 2 corporate websites in a week. Zora has the comparative advantage in quilts and the absolute advantage in neither good, while Lou has the comparative advantage in corporate websites and the absolute advantage in both goods.

A) True
B) False

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Figure 3-14 Arturo's Production Possibilities Frontier Dina's Production Possibilities Frontier Figure 3-14 Arturo's Production Possibilities Frontier Dina's Production Possibilities Frontier     -Refer to Figure 3-14. Which of the following is not correct? A) Arturo and Dina could each consume 100 tacos and 100 burritos without trade. B) Neither Arturo nor Dina could each consume 200 tacos and 200 burritos without trade. C) Arturo and Dina could each consume 200 tacos and 200 burritos with trade. D) Total consumption of burritos could not be 600 either with or without trade. Figure 3-14 Arturo's Production Possibilities Frontier Dina's Production Possibilities Frontier     -Refer to Figure 3-14. Which of the following is not correct? A) Arturo and Dina could each consume 100 tacos and 100 burritos without trade. B) Neither Arturo nor Dina could each consume 200 tacos and 200 burritos without trade. C) Arturo and Dina could each consume 200 tacos and 200 burritos with trade. D) Total consumption of burritos could not be 600 either with or without trade. -Refer to Figure 3-14. Which of the following is not correct?


A) Arturo and Dina could each consume 100 tacos and 100 burritos without trade.
B) Neither Arturo nor Dina could each consume 200 tacos and 200 burritos without trade.
C) Arturo and Dina could each consume 200 tacos and 200 burritos with trade.
D) Total consumption of burritos could not be 600 either with or without trade.

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

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Table 3-35 Table 3-35   -Refer to Table 3-35. Which good(s)  does Denmark have an absolute advantage producing? A) both eggs and ham. B) eggs but not ham. C) ham but not eggs. D) neither ham nor eggs. -Refer to Table 3-35. Which good(s) does Denmark have an absolute advantage producing?


A) both eggs and ham.
B) eggs but not ham.
C) ham but not eggs.
D) neither ham nor eggs.

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

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Figure 3-12 Argentina's Production Possibilities Frontier Peru's Production Possibilities Frontier Figure 3-12 Argentina's Production Possibilities Frontier Peru's Production Possibilities Frontier     -​A production possibilities frontier (PPF)  is characterized by increasing opportunity costs when A) ​the PPF is a straight line B) ​the PPF is bowed inward C) ​the PPF is bowed outward D) ​increasing opportunity costs do not occur with PPF's Figure 3-12 Argentina's Production Possibilities Frontier Peru's Production Possibilities Frontier     -​A production possibilities frontier (PPF)  is characterized by increasing opportunity costs when A) ​the PPF is a straight line B) ​the PPF is bowed inward C) ​the PPF is bowed outward D) ​increasing opportunity costs do not occur with PPF's -​A production possibilities frontier (PPF) is characterized by increasing opportunity costs when


A) ​the PPF is a straight line
B) ​the PPF is bowed inward
C) ​the PPF is bowed outward
D) ​increasing opportunity costs do not occur with PPF's

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

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Suppose that in one hour Dewey can produce either 10 bushels of corn or 20 yards of cloth. Dewey's opportunity cost of producing one bushel of corn is 1/2 yard of cloth.

A) True
B) False

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Figure 3-14 Arturo's Production Possibilities Frontier Dina's Production Possibilities Frontier Figure 3-14 Arturo's Production Possibilities Frontier Dina's Production Possibilities Frontier     -Refer to Figure 3-14. If Arturo and Dina switch from each person dividing their time equally between the production of tacos and burritos to each person spending all of their time producing the good in which they have a comparative advantage, then total production of burritos will increase by A) 50. B) 100. C) 150. D) 300. Figure 3-14 Arturo's Production Possibilities Frontier Dina's Production Possibilities Frontier     -Refer to Figure 3-14. If Arturo and Dina switch from each person dividing their time equally between the production of tacos and burritos to each person spending all of their time producing the good in which they have a comparative advantage, then total production of burritos will increase by A) 50. B) 100. C) 150. D) 300. -Refer to Figure 3-14. If Arturo and Dina switch from each person dividing their time equally between the production of tacos and burritos to each person spending all of their time producing the good in which they have a comparative advantage, then total production of burritos will increase by


A) 50.
B) 100.
C) 150.
D) 300.

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

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Table 3-14 Assume that Nick and Faldo can switch between producing wheat and producing cloth at a constant rate. Table 3-14 Assume that Nick and Faldo can switch between producing wheat and producing cloth at a constant rate.   -Refer to Table 3-14. Assume that Nick and Faldo each has 2 hours available. If each person divides his time equally between the production of wheat and cloth, then total production is A) 8 bushels of wheat and 15 yards of cloth. B) 14 bushels of wheat and 27 yards of cloth. C) 16 bushels of wheat and 30 yards of cloth. D) 28 bushels of wheat and 34 yards of cloth. -Refer to Table 3-14. Assume that Nick and Faldo each has 2 hours available. If each person divides his time equally between the production of wheat and cloth, then total production is


A) 8 bushels of wheat and 15 yards of cloth.
B) 14 bushels of wheat and 27 yards of cloth.
C) 16 bushels of wheat and 30 yards of cloth.
D) 28 bushels of wheat and 34 yards of cloth.

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

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Table 3-38 Assume that England and Spain can switch between producing cheese and producing bread at a constant rate. ​ Table 3-38 Assume that England and Spain can switch between producing cheese and producing bread at a constant rate. ​   -Refer to Table 3-38. England should export A) cheese and import bread. B) bread and import cheese. C) both goods and import neither good. D) neither good and import both goods. -Refer to Table 3-38. England should export


A) cheese and import bread.
B) bread and import cheese.
C) both goods and import neither good.
D) neither good and import both goods.

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

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In which of the following cases should the United States produce more noodles than it wants for its own use and trade some of those noodles to Italy in exchange for wine?


A) Americans know less than Italians know about cooking noodles.
B) The United States has an absolute advantage over Italy in producing noodles.
C) Italy has a comparative advantage over the United States in producing wine.
D) The opportunity cost of producing a gallon of wine is the same for Italy as it is for the United States.

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

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Figure 3-16 Hosne's Production Possibilities Frontier Merve's Production Possibilities Frontier Figure 3-16 Hosne's Production Possibilities Frontier Merve's Production Possibilities Frontier     -Refer to Figure 3-16. If Hosne and Merve switch from each person dividing her time equally between the production of purses and wallets to each person spending all of her time producing the good in which she has a comparative advantage, then total production of purses will increase by A) 2. B) 3. C) 5. D) 10. Figure 3-16 Hosne's Production Possibilities Frontier Merve's Production Possibilities Frontier     -Refer to Figure 3-16. If Hosne and Merve switch from each person dividing her time equally between the production of purses and wallets to each person spending all of her time producing the good in which she has a comparative advantage, then total production of purses will increase by A) 2. B) 3. C) 5. D) 10. -Refer to Figure 3-16. If Hosne and Merve switch from each person dividing her time equally between the production of purses and wallets to each person spending all of her time producing the good in which she has a comparative advantage, then total production of purses will increase by


A) 2.
B) 3.
C) 5.
D) 10.

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

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Table 3-32 US and French Production Opportunities Table 3-32 US and French Production Opportunities   -Refer to Table 3-32 France has an absolute advantage in the production of A) wine. B) cheese. C) both wine and cheese. D) neither wine nor cheese. -Refer to Table 3-32 France has an absolute advantage in the production of


A) wine.
B) cheese.
C) both wine and cheese.
D) neither wine nor cheese.

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

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Figure 3-26 Mary's Production Possibilities Frontier Kate's Production Possibilities Frontier Figure 3-26 Mary's Production Possibilities Frontier Kate's Production Possibilities Frontier     -Refer to Figure 3-26. What is Mary's opportunity cost of one cookie? Figure 3-26 Mary's Production Possibilities Frontier Kate's Production Possibilities Frontier     -Refer to Figure 3-26. What is Mary's opportunity cost of one cookie? -Refer to Figure 3-26. What is Mary's opportunity cost of one cookie?

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Figure 3-12 Argentina's Production Possibilities Frontier Peru's Production Possibilities Frontier Figure 3-12 Argentina's Production Possibilities Frontier Peru's Production Possibilities Frontier     -When an economist points out that you and millions of other people are interdependent, he or she is referring to the fact that we all A) rely upon the government to provide us with the basic necessities of life. B) rely upon one another for the goods and services we consume. C) have similar tastes and abilities. D) are concerned about one another's well-being. Figure 3-12 Argentina's Production Possibilities Frontier Peru's Production Possibilities Frontier     -When an economist points out that you and millions of other people are interdependent, he or she is referring to the fact that we all A) rely upon the government to provide us with the basic necessities of life. B) rely upon one another for the goods and services we consume. C) have similar tastes and abilities. D) are concerned about one another's well-being. -When an economist points out that you and millions of other people are interdependent, he or she is referring to the fact that we all


A) rely upon the government to provide us with the basic necessities of life.
B) rely upon one another for the goods and services we consume.
C) have similar tastes and abilities.
D) are concerned about one another's well-being.

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

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If one producer has the absolute advantage in the production of all goods, then that same producer will have the comparative advantage in the production of all goods as well.

A) True
B) False

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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. Is it possible for Greg and Catherine to gain from trade? Defend 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. Is it possible for Greg and Catherine to gain from trade? Defend your answer. -Refer to Scenario 3-1. Is it possible for Greg and Catherine to gain from trade? Defend your answer.

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Yes. Greg has a comparative ad...

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For a self-sufficient producer, the production possibilities frontier


A) is the same as the consumption possibilities frontier.
B) is greater than the consumption possibilities frontier.
C) is less than the consumption possibilities frontier.
D) is always a straight line.

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

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Figure 3-22 Alice and Betty's Production Possibilities in one 8-hour day. Alice's Production Possibilities Frontier Betty's Production Possibilities Frontier Figure 3-22 Alice and Betty's Production Possibilities in one 8-hour day. Alice's Production Possibilities Frontier Betty's Production Possibilities Frontier     -Refer to Figure 3-22. What are Alice and Betty's opportunity costs of 1 pitcher of lemonade? A) Alice's opportunity cost of 1 pitcher of lemonade is 1/2 of a pizza and Betty's opportunity cost of 1 pitcher of lemonade is 2/3 of a pizza. B) Alice's opportunity cost of 1 pitcher of lemonade is 2 pizzas and Betty's opportunity cost of 1 pitcher of lemonade is 1.5 pizzas. C) Alice's opportunity cost of 1 pitcher of lemonade is 10 pizzas and Betty's opportunity cost of 1 pitcher of lemonade is 10 pizzas. D) Alice's opportunity cost of 1 pitcher of lemonade is 200 pizzas and Betty's opportunity cost of 1 pitcher of lemonade is 300 pizzas. Figure 3-22 Alice and Betty's Production Possibilities in one 8-hour day. Alice's Production Possibilities Frontier Betty's Production Possibilities Frontier     -Refer to Figure 3-22. What are Alice and Betty's opportunity costs of 1 pitcher of lemonade? A) Alice's opportunity cost of 1 pitcher of lemonade is 1/2 of a pizza and Betty's opportunity cost of 1 pitcher of lemonade is 2/3 of a pizza. B) Alice's opportunity cost of 1 pitcher of lemonade is 2 pizzas and Betty's opportunity cost of 1 pitcher of lemonade is 1.5 pizzas. C) Alice's opportunity cost of 1 pitcher of lemonade is 10 pizzas and Betty's opportunity cost of 1 pitcher of lemonade is 10 pizzas. D) Alice's opportunity cost of 1 pitcher of lemonade is 200 pizzas and Betty's opportunity cost of 1 pitcher of lemonade is 300 pizzas. -Refer to Figure 3-22. What are Alice and Betty's opportunity costs of 1 pitcher of lemonade?


A) Alice's opportunity cost of 1 pitcher of lemonade is 1/2 of a pizza and Betty's opportunity cost of 1 pitcher of lemonade is 2/3 of a pizza.
B) Alice's opportunity cost of 1 pitcher of lemonade is 2 pizzas and Betty's opportunity cost of 1 pitcher of lemonade is 1.5 pizzas.
C) Alice's opportunity cost of 1 pitcher of lemonade is 10 pizzas and Betty's opportunity cost of 1 pitcher of lemonade is 10 pizzas.
D) Alice's opportunity cost of 1 pitcher of lemonade is 200 pizzas and Betty's opportunity cost of 1 pitcher of lemonade is 300 pizzas.

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

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If the U.S. could produce 5 televisions per hour of labor and China could produce 3 televisions per hour of labor, would it necessarily follow that the U.S. should specialize in television production? Explain your answer using the concepts of comparative and or absolute advantage.

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No. Although the U.S...

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Figure 3-5 Hosne's Production Possibilities Frontier Merve's Production Possibilities Frontier Figure 3-5 Hosne's Production Possibilities Frontier Merve's Production Possibilities Frontier     -Refer to Figure 3-5. If the production possibilities frontier shown for Merve is for 8 hours of work, then how long does it take Merve to make one purse? A) 1/2 hour B) 2 hours C) 4 hours D) 8 hours Figure 3-5 Hosne's Production Possibilities Frontier Merve's Production Possibilities Frontier     -Refer to Figure 3-5. If the production possibilities frontier shown for Merve is for 8 hours of work, then how long does it take Merve to make one purse? A) 1/2 hour B) 2 hours C) 4 hours D) 8 hours -Refer to Figure 3-5. If the production possibilities frontier shown for Merve is for 8 hours of work, then how long does it take Merve to make one purse?


A) 1/2 hour
B) 2 hours
C) 4 hours
D) 8 hours

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

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