Suppose an American worker can make 20 pairs of shoes or grow 100 apples per day. On the other hand, a Canadian worker can produce 10 pairs of shoes or grow 20 apples per day. When trade opens up, the United States should produce:
A. apples, since they have a comparative advantage in the production of apples, and not trade.
B. only apples, since they have a comparative advantage in the production of apples, and trade for shoes.
C. only shoes, since they have a comparative advantage in the production of shoes, and not trade.
D. both goods, since they have an absolute advantage in both goods, and not trade.
Answer: B
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Refer to Table 14-4. Does Alistair have a dominant strategy and if so, what is it?
A) There are two dominant strategies: if Baine increases its advertising budget, then Alistair's best bet is to keep its budget the same but if Baine does not increase its budget then Alistair should raise its advertising budget. B) Yes, Alistair should increase its advertising budget. C) Yes, Alistair should keep its advertising budget as is. D) No, there is no dominant strategy.
Suppose Alexander is successful in establishing a profitable market for his vegan bakery in what is a monopolistically competitive industry. In the long run, Alexander will most likely find it ________ to remain profitable as he faces ________ competition in the vegan bakery market.
A) easier; more B) harder; more C) easier; less D) harder; less