Suppose in the United States, the Opportunity Cost of Producing

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Essay

Suppose in the United States, the opportunity cost of producing an engine is 4 auto bodies.In Canada, the opportunity cost of producing an engine is 2 auto bodies.
a. What is the opportunity cost of producing an auto body for the United States?
b. What is the opportunity cost of producing an auto body for Canada?
c. Which country has a comparative advantage in the production of auto bodies?
d. Which country has a comparative advantage in the production of engines?

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Definitions:

Absolute Advantage

The ability of a country, individual, or firm to produce more of a good or service with the same amount of resources compared to others.

Trade

The exchange of goods and services between parties, which can be within or across national borders.

Trade Deficit

A situation where a country's imports of goods and services exceed its exports, resulting in a negative balance of trade.

Productive Resource

An asset or input used in the production of goods and services, such as labor, land, and capital.