MBA 6601 Unit III Scholarly Activity and Unit III Discussion Board

Scholarly Activity

For this assignment, refer to the tables and answer the questions in one or two paragraphs each. Respond to both parts one and two in the same document.

Part One

1. Referring to Table 1, what can be concluded about Spain’s absolute and comparative advantage for both boats and trucks?

Maximum Output

Spain                                       Portugal

Boats                                       3                                              2

Trucks                                     12                                            6

Table 1

2. Referring to Table 2:

·         Who has absolute advantage in what good?

·         Italy has comparative advantage in what good?

·         Greece has comparative advantage in what good?

Maximum Output

                                                Wine                                        Tables

Italy                                         1,000                                       200

Greece                                     200                                          100

Table 2

Part Two

Essay question: As a student, you are currently, paying $5,000 in tuition annually. You work and decide you want to devote more time to your studies to increase your grade point average (GPA); therefore, you give up your job earning $25,000 annually. You expect that when you graduate you will earn $40,000 annually. It takes you one year to complete your studies.

a)      Explain the concept of opportunity cost.

b)      Is it beneficial to quit your job? Why, or why not?

Your response should be at least two pages in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

MBA 6601 Unit 3 DQ

Map 5.1  in your text shows that a bit over 50 percent of Costa Rica’s exports go to only three countries. Which trade theories may help you explain this concentration, and why? Locate at least one resource (besides your text book) which supports your opinion.