Question

Based on the information in the scenario, describe the absolute and comparative advantage held by each worker in Hector’s office.
Give your answer in the form of at least three sentences.

Answer 1

Answer:

Each employee has an absolute and comparative advantage in a category of work. Sasha has an absolute and comparative advantage when doing computer design-she is more efficient, and she is not giving up much of an opportunity cost. Maurice has an absolute and comparative advantage when doing logo design, for the same reasons.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

In an office, every employee has an absolute and comparative advantage depending on the type of work he/she is best at.

In Hector's office, the employee Sasha worked as a computer designer and was excellent in her work. This means that the employee Sasha had an absolute  and comparative advantage as she was efficient in her work and hence, there was no opportunity cost of her side of work.

The employee, Maurice was best in logo designing. Hence, he had a absolute and comparative advantage as he was good in logo designing and their was no other opportunity cost for his work.