If with One Hour of Labor Time Nation a Can

question 4

Multiple Choice

If with one hour of labor time nation A can produce either 3X or 3Y while nation B can produce either 1X or 3Y (and labor is the only input) :

• A)nation A has a comparative disadvantage in commodity X
• B)nation B has a comparative disadvantage in commodity Y
• C)nation A has a comparative advantage in commodity X
• D)nation A has a comparative advantage in neither commodity

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