Ginger and Maryann Are Lost in the Jungle, Where the Only

question 48

Multiple Choice

Ginger and Maryann are lost in the jungle, where the only things to eat are mangoes and fish. Ginger can gather more mangoes per hour than Maryann and can also catch more fish per hour than can Maryann. Therefore:

• A)There are no gains to specialization and trade for Ginger.
• B)There are no gains to specialization and trade for Maryann.
• C)Maryann should specialize in the activity for which she has a comparative advantage.
• D)Ginger should specialize in the activity for which she has an absolute advantage.

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