1. Comparative Advantage (5 points) The following chart represents the production capabilities of the US and...
1. Comparative Advantage (5 points) The following chart represents the production capabilities of the US and Japan:.
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Output per worker-day |
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Country |
Food |
Clothing |
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US |
2 |
1 |
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Japan |
3 |
9 |
a) Which country has an absolute advantage in food production? In clothing? Why?
b) What is the US opportunity cost of producing food? Of clothing? Why?
c) What is Japan's opportunity cost of producing food? Of clothing? Why?
d) Which country has a comparative advantage in producing food? Why?
e) Which country has a comparative advantage in producing clothing? Why?
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Briefly explain your answers.
b. Which country has a comparative advantage in producing Flash
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should the country specializing in Flash Drives sell them and
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Korea?
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