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What does the Production Possibility Curve represent?
What does the Production Possibility Curve represent?
How does specialization affect opportunity cost?
How does specialization affect opportunity cost?
Which of the following best describes comparative advantage?
Which of the following best describes comparative advantage?
What factor does NOT significantly influence the production possibilities of an economy?
What factor does NOT significantly influence the production possibilities of an economy?
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Which statement about opportunity cost is FALSE?
Which statement about opportunity cost is FALSE?
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What role does entrepreneurship play in production?
What role does entrepreneurship play in production?
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Which scenario illustrates absolute advantage?
Which scenario illustrates absolute advantage?
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In the context of production possibilities, fixed resources imply that:
In the context of production possibilities, fixed resources imply that:
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What can be concluded if the production possibilities curve shifts outward?
What can be concluded if the production possibilities curve shifts outward?
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If inputs are specialized, what is a potential outcome when reallocating resources?
If inputs are specialized, what is a potential outcome when reallocating resources?
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Study Notes
Increasing Opportunity Cost
- The Law of Increasing Costs highlights that as production increases, the opportunity cost of additional units rises due to resource specialization.
Globalization and International Trade
- Nations benefit from international trade when the opportunity cost of importing is less than producing domestically.
Principle of Comparative Advantage
- Countries should specialize in goods with lower opportunity costs to maximize overall consumption capabilities.
- Mutual gains occur when trading partners focus on items where they have a comparative advantage.
Law of Absolute Advantage
- Defined as the ability to produce more of a good or service than competitors with the same resources.
- If a party lacks any absolute advantage, trade may not occur.
- Example: Country C outperforms both Country A and B in part production efficiency, producing more while using the same workforce.
Law of Comparative Advantage
- Suggests that both countries can gain from trade despite one having an absolute advantage in all goods.
- Comparative advantage exists when countries have different relative costs in production.
Production Efficiency
- Division of labor improves efficiency by breaking down processes into specialized tasks.
- Technological advances enhance production potential and economic growth.
- Proper resource management is crucial to avoid under-utilization.
Sources of Economic Growth
- Increased Resources: Expanding labor, capital, and natural resources enhances production possibilities.
- Resource Quality: Improving labor skills through education and training boosts productivity.
- Technological Progress: Innovation in production methods drives economic growth.
Measuring Economic Growth
- Economic growth is often measured through the percentage increase in real GDP, indicating an expansion of production capabilities over time.
Production Possibilities and Opportunity Cost
- Labor determines the quantity and quality of outputs; capital improves labor productivity.
- Natural resources are employed in their crude form during production processes.
- Entrepreneurship fosters innovation and economic growth.
Input-Output Relationship
- Production transforms labor and resources into goods and services (outputs).
- Technology is essential for producing goods, helping to mitigate scarcity.
Assumptions of Production
- Economic resources are fixed in quantity and quality throughout the year.
- Limited outputs can be produced with available resources; e.g., food and clothing cannot be interchanged freely.
- Some resources are more suitable for specific products, leading to higher opportunity costs in shifting tasks.
- Technological capabilities remain static within a given year.
Production Possibility Curve
- The curve illustrates the maximum potential output of goods based on available resources over time.
- Specialized inputs lead to higher opportunity costs when reallocating resources to different productions.
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This quiz covers the Law of Increasing Costs and the concept of opportunity cost in economics. It discusses how production specialization affects opportunity costs and the benefits of international trade when importing goods. Test your understanding of these economic principles.
