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Why does the US import oil?
Why does the US import oil?
A country with an absolute advantage can produce a good or service:
A country with an absolute advantage can produce a good or service:
What might be the best decision for Country A based on a comparison of two products?
What might be the best decision for Country A based on a comparison of two products?
What role does competition play in international trade?
What role does competition play in international trade?
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What kind of advantage does a country have if it can make a product more efficiently?
What kind of advantage does a country have if it can make a product more efficiently?
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Which region specializes in diamonds?
Which region specializes in diamonds?
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What is the benefit in reaching the absolute advantage in the production of one good?
What is the benefit in reaching the absolute advantage in the production of one good?
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Which is the best example of a country that is dependent on other countries?
Which is the best example of a country that is dependent on other countries?
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How does specialization enable countries to trade with one another?
How does specialization enable countries to trade with one another?
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The Middle East is best associated with which internationally traded product?
The Middle East is best associated with which internationally traded product?
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Which statement best describes how globalization is affecting the world?
Which statement best describes how globalization is affecting the world?
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Which is an example of a country that is overly dependent on another country for critical goods and services?
Which is an example of a country that is overly dependent on another country for critical goods and services?
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It takes brothers John and Dan the same amount of time to clean the room they share, but John can mow the lawn faster than Dan. Which action would allow them to take advantage of their respective comparative advantages?
It takes brothers John and Dan the same amount of time to clean the room they share, but John can mow the lawn faster than Dan. Which action would allow them to take advantage of their respective comparative advantages?
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Which situation might cause a country to specialize?
Which situation might cause a country to specialize?
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A company in Maine sends lobsters to France. What is Maine doing? (Select all that apply)
A company in Maine sends lobsters to France. What is Maine doing? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
Reasons for Oil Imports
- The U.S. imports oil primarily because it does not produce enough domestically.
Absolute Advantage
- A country with an absolute advantage is characterized by its ability to produce goods or services more efficiently than another country.
Specialization Decision
- Country A should focus solely on developing its petroleum industry for optimal efficiency.
Role of Competition
- Competition in international trade lowers consumer prices, making goods more affordable.
Types of Advantage
- An absolute advantage refers to a country's capability to produce a product more efficiently than others.
Regional Specializations
- Sub-Saharan Africa is known for its specialization in diamonds.
Benefits of Absolute Advantage
- Reaching absolute advantage allows a country to produce more units of a good while using fewer resources compared to others.
Economic Dependency
- Countries with limited fertile soil are often heavily dependent on other nations for agricultural goods.
Benefits of Specialization
- Specialization enables countries to produce goods affordably while importing goods they are less efficient at making.
Middle East Trade
- The Middle East is primarily associated with the international trade of oil.
Globalization Impact
- Globalization leads to increased interconnection among countries, enhancing trade relationships.
Dependency on Imports
- A country importing all its oil exemplifies a scenario of excessive dependency on another country for critical resources.
Comparative Advantage in Actions
- To leverage their individual strengths, John should mow the lawn while Dan cleans the room.
Causes for Specialization
- Countries may specialize in production, such as wheat, if they are in regions with fertile soil, maximizing efficiency.
Maine's Trade Activities
- Maine is engaged in international trade by exporting lobsters to France, participating in globalization, and effectively practicing trade.
Limiting Trade
- Strategies for limiting trade impact future economic relations and resource availability between countries.
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Test your knowledge of international trade concepts with this engaging quiz. Explore questions about oil imports and absolute advantages, and see how well you understand the global economy. Perfect for students and enthusiasts alike!
