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According to the Theory of Comparative Advantage, which of the following reasons justifies a country to export a product?
Suggested Answer: B
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39 comments · newest first
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Jill
10 months ago
Wait, can a country really export if it has high costs?
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Lezlie
11 months ago
D is definitely a key factor, cost matters!
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Darnell
11 months ago
C seems too simplistic, productivity varies a lot!
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Kristeen
11 months ago
Totally agree with B, lower wages can boost exports.
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Basilia
11 months ago
A is spot on! Less labor means more efficiency.
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Omega
12 months ago
I keep mixing up the definitions, but I think option A might relate to labor efficiency. Is that part of the theory?
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Stefany
12 months ago
I feel like option D could also be a valid reason, especially if the country can produce at a lower cost compared to other goods.
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Cassi
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about lower wage rates being a factor in comparative advantage. Maybe option B?
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Lili
1 year ago
I think option C makes the most sense because higher productivity usually leads to a comparative advantage, right?
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Cornell
1 year ago
I think the correct answer is that the exporting country's cost of producing the good, relative to other goods, needs to be at least as low as in other countries. That's the core idea behind comparative advantage - focusing on what you can produce most efficiently compared to other options. I'm confident that's the right explanation.
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Avery
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. The key is that the exporting country's cost of producing the good, relative to other goods, needs to be at least as low as in other countries. That's the essence of comparative advantage. I'll select that option.
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Erick
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The Theory of Comparative Advantage is something we covered in class, but I'm having trouble remembering the specific criteria that justify exporting a product. Let me think this through carefully.
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Gennie
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward - it's asking about the reasons for a country to export a product based on the Theory of Comparative Advantage. I think I know the answer, but I'll double-check my understanding.
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Carlton
1 year ago
Wait, I'm confused. Is it about the country producing the good with less labor, or with a lower wage rate, or with higher productivity? I'm not sure which of these factors is the most important according to the theory. I better review my notes before answering.
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Muriel
1 year ago
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Angelyn
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure DNS uses UDP on port 53, so I'll go with option B.
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Adela
1 year ago
I've got a good feeling about this one. The advantages of grants seem pretty clear to me, so I'm confident I can pick the right answer.
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Pa
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not too familiar with the Sophos report, so I'll need to read the question carefully and think through the options. Gotta make sure I don't miss any important context.
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Amie
1 year ago
Wait, so does this mean I can't just undercut everyone on wages and call it a day? Darn, there goes my get-rich-quick scheme.
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Yuki
1 year ago
C) The exporting country's productivity is higher in producing the good than the productivity of other countries.
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Rashida
1 year ago
B) The exporting country's wage rate in producing the good is lower than in other countries.
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Alecia
1 year ago
A) The exporting country produces the product utilizing less labor than other countries.
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Kimberlie
1 year ago
Haha, this question is a classic 'trick' one. All the options seem plausible, but D is the only one that fully captures the essence of comparative advantage.
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Marisha
1 year ago
I was leaning towards B, but now I'm not so sure. Maybe I need to review the textbook again.
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Tayna
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure it's C. Productivity is the key factor in determining comparative advantage, right?
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Kanisha
1 year ago
D) The exporting country's cost of producing the good, relative to other goods, is at least as low as in other countries.
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Lewis
1 year ago
C) The exporting country's productivity is higher in producing the good than the productivity of other countries.
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Marica
1 year ago
B) The exporting country's wage rate in producing the good is lower than in other countries.
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Ilona
1 year ago
A) The exporting country produces the product utilizing less labor than other countries.
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Malcolm
1 year ago
Option D sounds about right. Comparative advantage is all about relative costs, not just low wages or high productivity.
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Jean
1 year ago
Exactly, comparative advantage is about the cost compared to other goods in other countries.
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Shalon
1 year ago
That makes sense. It's not just about low wages or high productivity.
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Selene
1 year ago
D) The exporting country's cost of producing the good, relative to other goods, is at least as low as in other countries.
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Daron
1 year ago
Yes, I agree. It's all about the relative cost of producing the good.
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Carrol
1 year ago
A) The exporting country produces the product utilizing less labor than other countries.
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Ryann
1 year ago
I think option D is the correct answer.
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Antonio
1 year ago
But doesn't comparative advantage focus on productivity rather than labor?
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Johnson
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe it's A.
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Antonio
2 years ago
I think the answer is C.