Statement I: the Law of Comparative Advantage States That Total

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Multiple Choice

Statement I: The law of comparative advantage states that total output is greatest when each product is made by the country that has the lowest opportunity cost.
Statement II: Absolute advantage is not necessary for trade to take place,but comparative advantage is.

• A)Statement I is true and statement II is false.
• B)Statement II is true and statement I is false.
• C)Both statements are true.
• D)Both statements are false.

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Definitions:

Absolute Advantage

The ability of an entity to produce a good or service more efficiently than its competitors, using fewer resources.

Textiles

Materials made from fibers, filaments, threads, or yarns, typically used in the production of fabrics and cloth.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an entity to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost compared to others.

Absolute Advantage

The ability of a country, individual, company, or region to produce a good or service at a lower cost per unit than the cost at which any other entity produces that good or service.