Europe and Asia Have a Relative Advantage in Producing Steel

question 61

Multiple Choice

Europe and Asia have a relative advantage in producing steel, primarily because factories in those regions are newer and more efficient. This is an example of

• A) relative advantage.
• B) comparative advantage.
• C) factor endowments.
• D) money laundering.

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