The table above gives production information for Bob's Baseball Cap Company. Bob's total cost when zero caps are produced is $200 and workers cost $10 per hour. The average variable cost of producing 10 baseball hats per hour is

Which of the following provides the best explanation of why low-income countries generally remain poor?

a. Their political environment and policies often discourage productive activity and reduce the potential gains from specialization and exchange. b. They are oppressed by developed nations that benefit from the cheap goods available from countries with low wage rates. c. They are poorly endowed with natural resources, which are essential for long-term rapid growth. d. When the average income level is low, workers have little incentive to earn higher incomes.

In reality, reliable information is usually costly for both consumers and producers

Indicate whether the statement is true or false