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Question 1

True or False? Higher opportunity costs equal a greater comparative advantage.

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False

Question 2

Which best describes how consumers may benefit from specialization?

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Consumers find products at lower prices.

Question 3

Which of these best describes an opportunity cost?

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a trade-off

Question 4

When discussing comparative and absolute advantage, which best describes specialization?

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developing expertise in certain types of production

Question 5

A producer with a comparative advantage has the ability to produce a good or service at

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a lower opportunity cost than any competitor can.

Question 6

Which most likely results from producers engaging in specialization?

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Producers reduce their costs.

Question 7

Which best describes how producers benefit from specialization?

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Producers can increase their profits.

Question 8

Which describes a way in which consumers most likely benefit from producers’ absolute advantage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Prices decrease as a result of increased production efficiencies.

Question 9

Which scenario is the best example of an opportunity cost?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A computer company produces fewer laptops to meet tablet demand.

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