The Robinson-Patman Act strengthened the merger provisions of the Sherman Antitrust Act

Two countries, Blue Violet and Sweet Pansy, produce only two goods: teapots and coffeepots. The table above gives their production possibilities. With specialization and trade, Sweet Pansy produces ________ and Blue Violet produces ________

A) 150 coffeepots, 150 teapots B) 150 teapots, 75 coffeepots C) 150 teapots and 150 coffeepots, nothing D) 100 teapots and 25 coffeepots, 100 teapots and 50 coffeepots

In the short run, when production goes up what typically happens to total variable costs?

What will be an ideal response?