Two Countries That Specialize Where They Have a Comparative Advantage

question 211

Multiple Choice

Two countries that specialize where they have a comparative advantage and then trade with each other will experience increases in:
I. wages in both countries.
II. total output in both countries.
III. living standards in both countries.

• A) I and II only
• B) II and III only
• C) II only
• D) I, II, and III

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