Asked by
Ranjodh Sangha
on Nov 05, 2024Verified
When one country can produce a product at a lower cost in terms of other goods, that country is said to have
A) an absolute advantage.
B) a comparative advantage.
C) a productive advantage.
D) an unfair advantage.
Comparative Advantage
The ability of an entity to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost compared to others.
Absolute Advantage
The ability of a country, individual, company, or region to produce a good or service at a lower cost per unit than the cost at which any other entity produces that good or service.
Productive Advantage
Occurs when a country, business, or individual produces a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than competitors, leading to more efficient production.
- Acquire knowledge on the elementary notion of comparative advantage and how it diverges from absolute advantage.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the elementary notion of comparative advantage and how it diverges from absolute advantage.