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Economists generally support


A) trade restrictions.
B) government management of trade.
C) export subsidies.
D) free international trade.

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

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Table 3-12 Table 3-12    -Refer to Table 3-12.Assume that the farmer and the rancher each has 40 labor hours available.If each person divides his time equally between the production of meat and potatoes,then total production is A)  5 pounds of meat and 4 pounds of potatoes. B)  6 pounds of meat and 7.5 pounds of potatoes. C)  7.5 pounds of meat and 6 pounds of potatoes. D)  10 pounds of meat and 8 pounds of potatoes. -Refer to Table 3-12.Assume that the farmer and the rancher each has 40 labor hours available.If each person divides his time equally between the production of meat and potatoes,then total production is


A) 5 pounds of meat and 4 pounds of potatoes.
B) 6 pounds of meat and 7.5 pounds of potatoes.
C) 7.5 pounds of meat and 6 pounds of potatoes.
D) 10 pounds of meat and 8 pounds of potatoes.

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

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Figure 3-7 Bintu’s Production Possibilities Frontier Figure 3-7 Bintu’s Production Possibilities Frontier	   Juba’s Production Possibilities Frontier  -Refer to Figure 3-7.If the production possibilities frontier shown for Juba is for 2 hours of work,then how long does it take Juba to make one bowl? A)  1/8 hour B)  1/2 hour C)  2 hours D)  8 hours Juba’s Production Possibilities FrontierFigure 3-7 Bintu’s Production Possibilities Frontier	   Juba’s Production Possibilities Frontier  -Refer to Figure 3-7.If the production possibilities frontier shown for Juba is for 2 hours of work,then how long does it take Juba to make one bowl? A)  1/8 hour B)  1/2 hour C)  2 hours D)  8 hours -Refer to Figure 3-7.If the production possibilities frontier shown for Juba is for 2 hours of work,then how long does it take Juba to make one bowl?


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

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

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It takes Ross 6 hours to produce a bushel of corn and 2 hours to wash and polish a car.It takes Courtney 6 hours to produce a bushel of corn and 1 hour to wash and polish a car.Courtney and Ross cannot gain from specialization and trade,since it takes each of them 6 hours to produce 1 bushel of corn.

A) True
B) False

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Table 3-12 Table 3-12    -Refer to Table 3-1.For the rancher,the opportunity cost of 1 pound of meat is A)  0.4 pound of potatoes. B)  2.5 pounds of potatoes. C)  4 pounds of potatoes. D)  10 pounds of potatoes. -Refer to Table 3-1.For the rancher,the opportunity cost of 1 pound of meat is


A) 0.4 pound of potatoes.
B) 2.5 pounds of potatoes.
C) 4 pounds of potatoes.
D) 10 pounds of potatoes.

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

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Table 3-3 Assume that Zimbabwe and Portugal can switch between producing toothbrushes and producing hairbrushes at a constant rate. Table 3-3 Assume that Zimbabwe and Portugal can switch between producing toothbrushes and producing hairbrushes at a constant rate.    -Refer to Table 3-3.Assume that Zimbabwe and Portugal each has 180 machine minutes available.If each country divides its time equally between the production of toothbrushes and hairbrushes,then total production is A)  24 toothbrushes and 12 hairbrushes. B)  48 toothbrushes and 24 hairbrushes. C)  96 toothbrushes and 48 hairbrushes. D)  720 toothbrushes and 1440 hairbrushes. -Refer to Table 3-3.Assume that Zimbabwe and Portugal each has 180 machine minutes available.If each country divides its time equally between the production of toothbrushes and hairbrushes,then total production is


A) 24 toothbrushes and 12 hairbrushes.
B) 48 toothbrushes and 24 hairbrushes.
C) 96 toothbrushes and 48 hairbrushes.
D) 720 toothbrushes and 1440 hairbrushes.

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

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Table 3-1 Assume that Andia and Zardia can switch between producing wheat and producing beef at a constant rate. Table 3-1 Assume that Andia and Zardia can switch between producing wheat and producing beef at a constant rate.    -Refer to Table 3-1.Which of the following combinations of wheat and beef could Zardia not produce in one 10-hour day? A)  10 bushels of wheat and 45 pounds of beef B)  20 bushels of wheat and 30 pounds of beef C)  25 bushels of wheat and 25 pounds of beef D)  30 bushels of wheat and 15 pounds of beef -Refer to Table 3-1.Which of the following combinations of wheat and beef could Zardia not produce in one 10-hour day?


A) 10 bushels of wheat and 45 pounds of beef
B) 20 bushels of wheat and 30 pounds of beef
C) 25 bushels of wheat and 25 pounds of beef
D) 30 bushels of wheat and 15 pounds of beef

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

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An economy's production possibilities frontier is also its consumption possibilities frontier


A) under all circumstances.
B) under no circumstances.
C) when the economy is self-sufficient.
D) when the rate of tradeoff between the two goods being produced is constant.

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

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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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Table 3-2 Assume that Aruba and Iceland can switch between producing coolers and producing radios at a constant rate. Table 3-2 Assume that Aruba and Iceland can switch between producing coolers and producing radios at a constant rate.    -Refer to Table 3-2.Aruba has a comparative advantage in the production of A)  coolers and Iceland has a comparative advantage in the production of radios. B)  radios and Iceland has a comparative advantage in the production of coolers. C)  both goods and Iceland has a comparative advantage in the production of neither good. D)  neither good and Iceland has a comparative advantage in the production of both goods. -Refer to Table 3-2.Aruba has a comparative advantage in the production of


A) coolers and Iceland has a comparative advantage in the production of radios.
B) radios and Iceland has a comparative advantage in the production of coolers.
C) both goods and Iceland has a comparative advantage in the production of neither good.
D) neither good and Iceland has a comparative advantage in the production of both goods.

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

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Figure 3-8 Chile’s Production Possibilities FrontierFigure 3-8 Chile’s Production Possibilities Frontier   Colombia’s Production Possibilities Frontier   -Refer to Figure 3-8.If Chile and Colombia switch from each country dividing its time equally between the production of coffee and soybeans to each country spending all of its time producing the good in which it has a comparative advantage,then total production of soybeans will increase by A)  3 pounds. B)  6 pounds. C)  9 pounds. D)  12 pounds. Colombia’s Production Possibilities Frontier Figure 3-8 Chile’s Production Possibilities Frontier   Colombia’s Production Possibilities Frontier   -Refer to Figure 3-8.If Chile and Colombia switch from each country dividing its time equally between the production of coffee and soybeans to each country spending all of its time producing the good in which it has a comparative advantage,then total production of soybeans will increase by A)  3 pounds. B)  6 pounds. C)  9 pounds. D)  12 pounds. -Refer to Figure 3-8.If Chile and Colombia switch from each country dividing its time equally between the production of coffee and soybeans to each country spending all of its time producing the good in which it has a comparative advantage,then total production of soybeans will increase by


A) 3 pounds.
B) 6 pounds.
C) 9 pounds.
D) 12 pounds.

E) All of the above
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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When there are two people and each is capable of producing two goods,it is possible for one person to have a comparative advantage over the other in both goods.

A) True
B) False

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Figure 3-6 Maxine’s Production Possibilities Frontier Figure 3-6 Maxine’s Production Possibilities Frontier    Daisy’s Production Possibilities Frontier   -Refer to Figure 3-6.Maxine has an absolute advantage in the production of A)  both goods and a comparative advantage in the production of pies. B)  both goods and a comparative advantage in the production of tarts. C)  neither good and a comparative advantage in the production of pies. D)  neither good and a comparative advantage in the production of tarts. Daisy’s Production Possibilities Frontier Figure 3-6 Maxine’s Production Possibilities Frontier    Daisy’s Production Possibilities Frontier   -Refer to Figure 3-6.Maxine has an absolute advantage in the production of A)  both goods and a comparative advantage in the production of pies. B)  both goods and a comparative advantage in the production of tarts. C)  neither good and a comparative advantage in the production of pies. D)  neither good and a comparative advantage in the production of tarts. -Refer to Figure 3-6.Maxine has an absolute advantage in the production of


A) both goods and a comparative advantage in the production of pies.
B) both goods and a comparative advantage in the production of tarts.
C) neither good and a comparative advantage in the production of pies.
D) neither good and a comparative advantage in the production of tarts.

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

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When describing the opportunity cost of two producers,economists use the term


A) natural advantage.
B) trading advantage.
C) comparative advantage.
D) absolute advantage.

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

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Table 3-10 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 3-10 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 3-10.Which of the following points would be on Shantala's production possibilities frontier,based on a 40-hour week? A)  (120 cellular phones programmed,250 cellular phones tested)  B)  (180 cellular phones programmed,150 cellular phones tested)  C)  (240 cellular phones programmed,600 cellular phones tested)  D)  More than one of the above would be on Shantala's production possibilities frontier. -Refer to Table 3-10.Which of the following points would be on Shantala's production possibilities frontier,based on a 40-hour week?


A) (120 cellular phones programmed,250 cellular phones tested)
B) (180 cellular phones programmed,150 cellular phones tested)
C) (240 cellular phones programmed,600 cellular phones tested)
D) More than one of the above would be on Shantala's production possibilities frontier.

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

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In most countries today,many goods and services consumed are imported from abroad,and many goods and services produced are exported to foreign customers.

A) True
B) False

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Figure 3-11 The graph below represents the various combinations of ham and cheese (in pounds) that the nation of Bonovia could produce in a given month. Figure 3-11 The graph below represents the various combinations of ham and cheese (in pounds) that the nation of Bonovia could produce in a given month.   -Refer to Figure 3-11.The nation of Cropitia has a comparative advantage over Bonovia in producing ham if A)  Cropitia can produce more than 400 pounds of ham per month. B)  Cropitia can produce more than 320 pounds of cheese per month. C)  Cropitia's opportunity cost of producing a pound of ham is less than 0.8 pounds of cheese. D)  Cropitia's opportunity cost of producing a pound of ham is greater than 0.8 pounds of cheese. -Refer to Figure 3-11.The nation of Cropitia has a comparative advantage over Bonovia in producing ham if


A) Cropitia can produce more than 400 pounds of ham per month.
B) Cropitia can produce more than 320 pounds of cheese per month.
C) Cropitia's opportunity cost of producing a pound of ham is less than 0.8 pounds of cheese.
D) Cropitia's opportunity cost of producing a pound of ham is greater than 0.8 pounds of cheese.

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

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Table 3-6 Assume that Maya and Miguel can switch between producing mixers and producing toasters at a constant rate. Table 3-6 Assume that Maya and Miguel can switch between producing mixers and producing toasters at a constant rate.    -Refer to Table 3-6.At which of the following prices would both Maya and Miguel gain from trade with each other? A)  4 mixers for 7 toasters B)  8 mixers for 10 toasters C)  12 mixers for 18 toasters D)  Maya and Miguel could not both gain from trade with each other at any price. -Refer to Table 3-6.At which of the following prices would both Maya and Miguel gain from trade with each other?


A) 4 mixers for 7 toasters
B) 8 mixers for 10 toasters
C) 12 mixers for 18 toasters
D) Maya and Miguel could not both gain from trade with each other at any price.

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

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Differences in opportunity cost allow for gains from trade.

A) True
B) False

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