Suppose you were to hear an economist defend the minimum wage on the grounds that she estimated the productivity of workers both before and after an increase in the minimum wage and found that the increase in the minimum wage increases productivity by more (on a percentage basis) than it increased costs. You would know her to be relying on the ________ argument.

In an ordinary election between two candidates, once both candidates have positioned themselves in the political middle, neither has an incentive to move back toward one of the extremes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

For each watch Denmark produces, it gives up the opportunity to make 50 pounds of cheese. Germany can produce one watch for every 100 pounds of cheese it produces. Which of the following is true with regard to opportunity costs in the two countries?

a. The opportunity cost of producing watches is higher in Denmark. b. The opportunity cost of producing cheese is higher in Denmark. c. The opportunity cost of producing cheese is identical in both countries. d. It is impossible to compare opportunity costs because the two countries use different currencies. e. In both countries combined, the opportunity cost of one watch is 150 pounds of cheese.