Based on the Comparative Cost Ratios Implied in Figure 35

question 101

Multiple Choice

Based on the comparative cost ratios implied in Figure 35.2, it is clear that

• A) The United States has a comparative advantage in baseballs and Mexico has a comparative advantage in golf shoes.
• B) Mexico should import all of its golf shoes from the United States.
• C) The United States should import all of its baseballs from Mexico.
• D) The United States should specialize in producing golf shoes, and Mexico should specialize in producing baseballs.

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