Saudi Arabia Has a Comparative Advantage in Producing Oil Because

question 6

Multiple Choice

Saudi Arabia has a comparative advantage in producing oil because it

• A) has specialized in the production of oil given its natural resources.
• B) has forced other countries not to sell their oil.
• C) has specialized in the production of all goods.
• D) forces the use of oil for the production of all electricity.
• E) benefits from the heavy use of oil for transportation.

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