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Opportunity cost measures the trade-off between two goods that each producer faces.

A) True
B) False

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Use the following Figure to answer the question : Figure 3-14 Arturo's Production Possibilities Frontier Dina's Production Possibilities Frontier Use the following Figure to answer the question :  Figure 3-14 Arturo's Production Possibilities Frontier Dina's Production Possibilities Frontier    -Refer to Figure 3-14. Arturo's opportunity cost of one burrito is A)  3/4 taco and Dina's opportunity cost of one burrito is 1/2 taco. B)  3/4 taco and Dina's opportunity cost of one burrito is 2 tacos. C)  4/3 tacos and Dina's opportunity cost of one burrito is 1/2 taco. D)  4/3 tacos and Dina's opportunity cost of one burrito is 2 tacos. -Refer to Figure 3-14. Arturo's opportunity cost of one burrito is


A) 3/4 taco and Dina's opportunity cost of one burrito is 1/2 taco.
B) 3/4 taco and Dina's opportunity cost of one burrito is 2 tacos.
C) 4/3 tacos and Dina's opportunity cost of one burrito is 1/2 taco.
D) 4/3 tacos and Dina's opportunity cost of one burrito is 2 tacos.

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Use the following Figure to answer the question :Figure 3-4 Lisa's Production Possibilities Frontier Bryce's Production Possibilities Frontier Use the following Figure to answer the question :Figure 3-4 Lisa's Production Possibilities Frontier Bryce's Production Possibilities Frontier    -Refer to Figure 3-4. If the production possibilities frontiers shown are each for one year of production, then which of the following combinations of sweaters and jackets could Lisa and Bryce together not produce in a given year? A)  1 sweater and 21 jackets B)  2 sweaters and 20 jackets C)  3 sweaters and 12 jackets D)  5 sweaters and 4 jackets -Refer to Figure 3-4. If the production possibilities frontiers shown are each for one year of production, then which of the following combinations of sweaters and jackets could Lisa and Bryce together not produce in a given year?


A) 1 sweater and 21 jackets
B) 2 sweaters and 20 jackets
C) 3 sweaters and 12 jackets
D) 5 sweaters and 4 jackets

E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

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If Wrex can produce more math problems per hour and more book reports per hour than Maxine can, then Wrex cannot gain from trading math problems and book reports with Maxine.

A) True
B) False

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Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-23 Assume that the farmer and the rancher can switch between producing pork and producing tomatoes at a constant rate. Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-23 Assume that the farmer and the rancher can switch between producing pork and producing tomatoes at a constant rate.    -Refer to Table 3-23. The opportunity cost of 1 pound of pork for the farmer is A)  1/2 pound of tomatoes. B)  1/2 hour of labor. C)  2 pounds of tomatoes. D)  2 hours of labor. -Refer to Table 3-23. The opportunity cost of 1 pound of pork for the farmer is


A) 1/2 pound of tomatoes.
B) 1/2 hour of labor.
C) 2 pounds of tomatoes.
D) 2 hours of labor.

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-27 Assume that Huang and Min can switch between producing parasols and producing porcelain plates at a constant rate. Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-27 Assume that Huang and Min can switch between producing parasols and producing porcelain plates at a constant rate.    -Refer to Table 3-27. The opportunity cost of 1 plate for Huang is A)  1/3 parasol. B)  1/2 parasol. C)  3 parasols. D)  4 parasols. -Refer to Table 3-27. The opportunity cost of 1 plate for Huang is


A) 1/3 parasol.
B) 1/2 parasol.
C) 3 parasols.
D) 4 parasols.

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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Use the following Figure to answer the question : Figure 3-15 Perry's Production Possibilities Frontier Jordan's Production Possibilities Frontier Use the following Figure to answer the question : Figure 3-15 Perry's Production Possibilities Frontier Jordan's Production Possibilities Frontier    -Refer to Figure 3-15. The opportunity cost of 1 poem for Jordan is A)  1/2 novel. B)  1/3 novel. C)  3 novels. D)  4 novels. -Refer to Figure 3-15. The opportunity cost of 1 poem for Jordan is


A) 1/2 novel.
B) 1/3 novel.
C) 3 novels.
D) 4 novels.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-25 Assume that Maya and Miguel can switch between producing mixers and producing toasters at a constant rate. Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-25 Assume that Maya and Miguel can switch between producing mixers and producing toasters at a constant rate.    -Refer to Table 3-25. Miguel has an absolute advantage in the production of A)  both goods and a comparative advantage in the production of mixers. B)  both goods and a comparative advantage in the production of toasters. C)  neither good and a comparative advantage in the production of mixers. D)  neither good and a comparative advantage in the production of toasters. -Refer to Table 3-25. Miguel has an absolute advantage in the production of


A) both goods and a comparative advantage in the production of mixers.
B) both goods and a comparative advantage in the production of toasters.
C) neither good and a comparative advantage in the production of mixers.
D) neither good and a comparative advantage in the production of toasters.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Under what conditions is an economy's production possibilities frontier also its consumption possibilities frontier?

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For a self-sufficient producer, the production possibilities frontier


A) is the same as the consumption possibilities frontier.
B) is greater than the consumption possibilities frontier.
C) is less than the consumption possibilities frontier.
D) is always a straight line.

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-20 Assume that Brad and Theresa can switch between producing wheat and producing beef at a constant rate. Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-20 Assume that Brad and Theresa can switch between producing wheat and producing beef at a constant rate.    -Refer to Table 3-20. Brad has an absolute advantage in the production of A)  wheat and Theresa has an absolute advantage in the production of beef. B)  beef and Theresa has an absolute advantage in the production of wheat. C)  both goods and Theresa has an absolute advantage in the production of neither good. D)  neither good and Theresa has an absolute advantage in the production of both goods. -Refer to Table 3-20. Brad has an absolute advantage in the production of


A) wheat and Theresa has an absolute advantage in the production of beef.
B) beef and Theresa has an absolute advantage in the production of wheat.
C) both goods and Theresa has an absolute advantage in the production of neither good.
D) neither good and Theresa has an absolute advantage in the production of both goods.

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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Interdependence among individuals and interdependence among nations are both based on the gains from trade.

A) True
B) False

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Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-27 Assume that Huang and Min can switch between producing parasols and producing porcelain plates at a constant rate. Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-27 Assume that Huang and Min can switch between producing parasols and producing porcelain plates at a constant rate.    -Refer to Table 3-27. Min has an absolute advantage in the production of A)  plates and a comparative advantage in the production of plates. B)  parasols and a comparative advantage in the production of plates. C)  neither good and a comparative advantage in the production of parasols. D)  neither good and a comparative advantage in the production of plates. -Refer to Table 3-27. Min has an absolute advantage in the production of


A) plates and a comparative advantage in the production of plates.
B) parasols and a comparative advantage in the production of plates.
C) neither good and a comparative advantage in the production of parasols.
D) neither good and a comparative advantage in the production of plates.

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-20 Assume that Brad and Theresa can switch between producing wheat and producing beef at a constant rate. Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-20 Assume that Brad and Theresa can switch between producing wheat and producing beef at a constant rate.    -Refer to Table 3-20. What is Brad's opportunity cost of producing one pound of beef? A)  5/6 bushel of wheat B)  6/5 bushels of wheat C)  3/5 bushels of wheat D)  5/3 bushels of wheat -Refer to Table 3-20. What is Brad's opportunity cost of producing one pound of beef?


A) 5/6 bushel of wheat
B) 6/5 bushels of wheat
C) 3/5 bushels of wheat
D) 5/3 bushels of wheat

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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As a student, Anne spends 40 hours per week writing term papers and completing homework assignments. On one axis of her production possibilities frontier is measured the number of term papers written per week. On the other axis is measured the number of homework assignments completed per week. Anne's production possibilities frontier is a straight line if


A) she faces no trade-off between writing term papers and completing homework assignments.
B) she can switch between writing term papers and completing homework assignments at a constant rate.
C) the rate at which she can switch between homework assignments and term papers depends on the number of homework assignments she is completing and on the number of term papers she is writing.
D) she is required by her professors to spend half of her time on term papers and the other half of her time on homework assignments.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Adam Smith wrote that a person should never attempt to make at home what it will cost him more to make than to buy.

A) True
B) False

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Use the following Figure to answer the question : Figure 3-19 Chile's Production Possibilities Frontier Colombia's Production Possibilities Frontier Use the following Figure to answer the question : Figure 3-19 Chile's Production Possibilities Frontier Colombia's Production Possibilities Frontier   -Refer to Figure 3-19. Chile's opportunity cost of one pound of coffee is A)  3/4 pound of soybeans and Colombia's opportunity cost of one pound of coffee is 1/2 pound of soybeans. B)  3/4 pound of soybeans and Colombia's opportunity cost of one pound of coffee is 2 pounds of soybeans. C)  4/3 pounds of soybeans and Colombia's opportunity cost of one pound of coffee is 1/2 pound of soybeans. D)  4/3 pounds of soybeans and Colombia's opportunity cost of one pound of coffee is 2 pounds of soybeans. -Refer to Figure 3-19. Chile's opportunity cost of one pound of coffee is


A) 3/4 pound of soybeans and Colombia's opportunity cost of one pound of coffee is 1/2 pound of soybeans.
B) 3/4 pound of soybeans and Colombia's opportunity cost of one pound of coffee is 2 pounds of soybeans.
C) 4/3 pounds of soybeans and Colombia's opportunity cost of one pound of coffee is 1/2 pound of soybeans.
D) 4/3 pounds of soybeans and Colombia's opportunity cost of one pound of coffee is 2 pounds of soybeans.

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-12 Barb and Jim run a business that sets up and tests computers. Assume that Barb and Jim can switch between setting up and testing computers at a constant rate. The following table applies. Use the following Table to answer the question : Table 3-12 Barb and Jim run a business that sets up and tests computers. Assume that Barb and Jim can switch between setting up and testing computers at a constant rate. The following table applies.    -Refer to Table 3-12. Which of the following points would not be on Barb's production possibilities frontier, based on a 40-hour week? A)  0 computers set up, 40 computers tested. B)  8 computers set up, 32 computers tested. C)  25 computers set up, 20 computers tested. D)  30 computers set up, 16 computers tested. -Refer to Table 3-12. Which of the following points would not be on Barb's production possibilities frontier, based on a 40-hour week?


A) 0 computers set up, 40 computers tested.
B) 8 computers set up, 32 computers tested.
C) 25 computers set up, 20 computers tested.
D) 30 computers set up, 16 computers tested.

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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It takes Ross 6 hours to produce a bushel of corn and 2 hours to wash and polish a car. It takes Courtney 6 hours to produce a bushel of corn and 1 hour to wash and polish a car. Courtney and Ross cannot gain from specialization and trade, since it takes each of them 6 hours to produce 1 bushel of corn.

A) True
B) False

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Fred trades 2 tomatoes to Barney in exchange for 1 pumpkin. Fred and Barney both gain from the exchange. We can conclude that, for Barney, the opportunity cost of producing 1 pumpkin is greater than 2 tomatoes.

A) True
B) False

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