According to the Principle of Comparative Advantage, Total Output and Consumption

question 62

Multiple Choice

According to the principle of comparative advantage, total output and consumption levels will be highest when goods are produced in nations according to which of the following conditions?

• A) Opportunity costs are lowest.
• B) Absolute advantages are highest.
• C) Opportunity costs are equal.
• D) Absolute advantages are lowest.

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