Question

question 24 4 pts countries that are able to produce the most of a good or service are said to have an absolute advantage in production. in order to successfully negotiate terms of trade, two countries will evaluate the line of production that has the least _, or the choice of the best alternative given up. exchange rate trade deficit comparative advantage opportunity cost

Explanation:

Opportunity cost is defined as the value of the best - alternative forgone. In the context of trade negotiations between two countries, they evaluate production lines based on the least opportunity cost. Exchange rate is related to currency conversion, trade deficit is about import - export imbalance, and comparative advantage is about lower opportunity cost in a relative sense compared to another country. But the description in the question directly refers to the choice of the best alternative given up, which is the definition of opportunity cost.

Answer:

D. opportunity cost