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
2
Q
Trade
A
Buying an item
3
Q
Specialization
A
producing an item
4
Q
Absolute Advantage
A
The comparison of productivity
5
Q
Comparative Advantage
A
Having the lower opportunity cost of producing a good
6
Q
Imports
A
Things we bring IN to the country
7
Q
Should we buy or produce an item?
A
We should buy ONLY if we do not have comparative advantage
8
Q
Exports
A
Things that we send OUT of the country