Comparative and Absolute Advantage example #19879

20 February 2023
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Which of these best describes an opportunity cost?
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a trade off
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What can a producer gain by specializing?
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absolute advantage
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Which best describes how producers benefit from specialization?
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Producers can increase their profits
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Which manufacturer has the absolute advantage?
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Frozen Treats
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Which describes a way in which consumers most likely benefit from producers absolute advantage?
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Prices decrease as a result of increased production efficiencies.
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Which company has the comparative advantage in producing small tubes of toothpaste?
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Bright White
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Which company has the comparative advantage in producing large tubes of toothpaste?
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Mmmint
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When discussing comparative and absolute advantage, which best describes specialization?
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Limiting the types of goods and services produced
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which best describes how consumers may benefit from specialization?
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Consumers find products at lower prices
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Which calculation helps determine which producer has the absolute advantage?
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Amount produced divided by resources used