The gains from trade that are possible when two countries have different opportunity costs for wheat and coffee are realized when
A) trade occurs and resources are reallocated within the two countries.
B) the two countries continue to produce the same quantities of wheat and coffee.
C) each country has an absolute advantage in one of the two commodities.
D) the demand curves in both countries shift inward.
A
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A payday loan company has decided to open several new locations in the city. To decide where to open these locations it hires consultants and pays them per store opened. At the end of the quarter, the company notices a many of the new stores' sales volume fail to meet expectations. This is because
a. The consultants are paid per store and not just profitable store locations b. The consultants are paid per store and hence choose the best locations c. The consultants would always choose the best locations d. None of the above