Suppose Puerto Rico Has a Comparative Advantage Over Other Countries

question 315

Multiple Choice

Suppose Puerto Rico has a comparative advantage over other countries in producing sugar,but other countries have an absolute advantage over Puerto Rico in producing sugar.If trade in sugar is allowed,Puerto Rico

• A) will import sugar.
• B) will export sugar.
• C) will either export sugar or export sugar,but it is not clear from the given information.
• D) would have nothing to gain either from exporting or importing sugar.

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