-Two Nations Can Produce Computers and Software in the Amounts

question 59

Essay

-Two nations can produce computers and software in the amounts given in the table above. Does either nation have an absolute advantage in producing the products? Which nation has a comparative advantage in computers? Which nation has a comparative advantage in software? Explain your answers.

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Production Possibilities Frontier

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