Micro Chapter 3 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the difference between specialization and trade?

A

Specialization: what we should produce
Trade: what we should NOT produce

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2
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Trade

A

Buying an item

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3
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Specialization

A

producing an item

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4
Q

Absolute Advantage

A

The comparison of productivity

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5
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Comparative Advantage

A

Having the lower opportunity cost of producing a good

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6
Q

Imports

A

Things we bring IN to the country

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7
Q

Should we buy or produce an item?

A

We should buy ONLY if we do not have comparative advantage

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8
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Exports

A

Things that we send OUT of the country

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