When Two Countries Specialize in the Production of Different Goods

question 178

Multiple Choice

When two countries specialize in the production of different goods and trade with each other, it is most likely each country will

• A) export the goods in which it has a comparative advantage.
• B) export the goods in which it has an absolute advantage.
• C) import the goods in which it has a comparative advantage.
• D) import the goods in which it has an absolute advantage.

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Definitions:

Palisade Layer

A layer of closely packed, vertically oriented cells found in the upper part of leaves, containing chloroplasts for efficient photosynthesis.

Petiole

The stalk attaching the leaf blade to the stem in plants, providing support and transporting nutrients and water between them.

Proton Pumps

Membrane-bound enzymes that actively transport protons (H+) across a membrane, generating an electrochemical gradient used for energy.

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