CH 8 Flashcards

1
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absolute advantage

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the ability of one person to do a task using fewer inputs than someone else

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2
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comparative advantage

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possessed by the person with the lower opportunity cost

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3
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specialization

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where people focus on specific tasks, spending more time doing what they’re relatively good at and less time doing other stuff

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4
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division of labor

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when each person specializes in one small part of the production process

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