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. Which of the following statements is true? The United States has an absolute advantage:
A. and a comparative advantage in the production of shoes.
B. in the production of both goods and a comparative advantage in the production of neither good.
C. in the production of both goods and a comparative advantage in the production of both goods.
D. and a comparative advantage in the production of apples.
Answer: D
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A) shift the short-run aggregate supply curve to the left. B) move the economy down along a stationary short-run aggregate supply curve. C) shift the short-run aggregate supply curve to the right. D) move the economy up along a stationary short-run aggregate supply curve.
When deflation occurs,
A) the nominal interest rate is equal to the real interest rate and inflation is positive. B) the real interest rate is greater than the nominal interest rate. C) the nominal interest rate is equal to the real interest rate and inflation is negative. D) the nominal interest rate is greater than the real interest rate.