In a Single Year,the Netherlands Can Raise 100 Tonnes of Beef

question 2

Multiple Choice

In a single year,the Netherlands can raise 100 tonnes of beef or produce 1 000 boxes of tulips.In the same growing season,Belgium can raise 50 tonnes of beef or produce 750 boxes of tulips.From this information,we know that:

• A) the Netherlands has a comparative advantage in raising beef.
• B) the Netherlands has a comparative advantage in raising tulips.
• C) Belgium has a comparative advantage in raising beef.
• D) Belgium has an absolute advantage in raising beef.

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