Exam 3: Interdependence and the Gains From Trade

Table 3-28 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 3-28. Jim has an absolute advantage in

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. Maya should specialize in the production of

Scenario 3-1 The production possibilities frontiers below show how much Greg and Catherine can each produce in 8 hours of time. Greg's Production Possibilities Catherine's Production Possibilities -Refer to Scenario 3-1. What is Catherine's opportunity cost of producing ice cream? Explain how you derived your answer.

An economy's production possibilities frontier is also its consumption possibilities frontier

Table 3-36 -Refer to Table 3-36. If Antigua and Barbuda decide to trade with each other, Antigua should specialize in the production of

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 soybeans is

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 tomatoes for the rancher is

Table 3-16 The following table contains some production possibilities for an economy for a given month. -Refer to Table 3-16. If the production possibilities frontier is a straight line, then "?" must be

Table 3-24 Assume that England and Spain can switch between producing cheese and producing bread at a constant rate. -Refer to Table 3-24. At which of the following prices would both England and Spain gain from trade with each other?

Table 3-30 Assume that Falda and Varick can switch between producing wheat and producing cloth at a constant rate. -Refer to Table 3-30. Falda has an absolute advantage in the production of

Figure 3-14 Arturo's Production Possibilities Frontier Dina's Production Possibilities Frontier -Refer to Figure 3-14. Which of the following is not correct?

Figure 3-13 Peru's Production Possibilities Frontier -Refer to Figure 3-13. Suppose Peru decides to increase its production of rubies by 30. What is the opportunity cost of this decision?

Table 3-10 Assume that Japan and Korea can switch between producing cars and producing airplanes at a constant rate. -Refer to Table 3-10. We could use the information in the table to draw a production possibilities frontier for Japan and a second production possibilities frontier for Korea. If we were to do this, measuring cars along the horizontal axis, then

Table 3-22 Assume that Zimbabwe and Portugal can switch between producing toothbrushes and producing hairbrushes at a constant rate. -Refer to Table 3-22. Assume that Zimbabwe and Portugal each has 60 machine minutes available. Originally, each country divided its time equally between the production of toothbrushes and hairbrushes. Now, each country spends all its time producing the good in which it has a comparative advantage. As a result, the total output increased by

A production possibilities frontier is a straight line when

Figure 3-21 Uzbekistan's Production Possibilities Frontier Azerbaijan's Production Possibilities Frontier -Refer to Figure 3-21. Without trade, Uzbekistan produced and consumed 12 bolts and 36 nails and Azerbaijan produced and consumed 14 bolts and 24 nails. Then, each country agreed to specialize in the production of the good in which it has a comparative advantage and trade 16 bolts for 38 nails. As a result, Uzbekistan gained

Figure 3-26 Mary's Production Possibilities Frontier Kate's Production Possibilities Frontier -Refer to Figure 3-26. Who has a comparative advantage in making cookies?

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. At which of the following prices would both Huang and Min gain from trade with each other?

Suppose the U.S. and Japan both produce airplanes and televisions and the U.S. has a comparative advantage in the production of airplanes while Japan has a comparative advantage in the production of televisions. If the U.S. exports airplanes to Japan and imports televisions from Japan,

Sally can make 8 cups of soup per hour or 20 crackers per hour. Harry can make 10 cups of soup per hour or 30 crackers per hour. Can Sally and Harry gain from trade? If so, what is the range of prices of crackers for soup at which they would both find trade advantageous?