If Brazil Has a Comparative Advantage in the Production of Coffee

question 198

Multiple Choice

If Brazil has a comparative advantage in the production of coffee compared to the United States, then

• A) Brazil also has an absolute advantage in the production of coffee.
• B) the United States has an absolute advantage in the production of coffee.
• C) Brazil can produce coffee at a lower opportunity cost than the United States.
• D) the United States cannot produce coffee.

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