Onwards Flashcards
1
Q
Opportunity cost
A
The cost of an activity expressed in terms of the next best alternative which has to be given up when making the choice
2
Q
Absolute advantage
A
Being able to produce more of something than another country
Assuming both have the same amount of resources/ factors of production
3
Q
Comparative advantage
A
Being able to produce something at a much lower opportunity cost than another country
Assuming all fop available