Suppose That Opportunity Costs Are Constant in Both France and Germany

question 71

Multiple Choice

Suppose that opportunity costs are constant in both France and Germany. In France, maximum feasible hourly production levels are either 3 units of wheat or 5 units of wine. In Germany, maximum feasible hourly production levels are either 4 units of wheat or 10 units of wine. It is correct to state that

• A) Germany has an comparative advantage in producing both wheat and wine.
• B) Germany has a comparative advantage in producing wine.
• C) France has a comparative advantage in producing both wheat and wine.
• D) France has a comparative advantage in producing wine.

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