*1.6 The countries of Orion and Scorpius are small mountainous nations. Both produce granite and blueberries. Each nation has a labor force of 800. The following table gives production per month for each worker in each country. Assume productivity is constant and identical for each worker in each country. Tons of Granite Bushels of Blueberries Orion workers 6 18 Scorpius workers 3 12 Productivity of one worker for one month a. Which country has an absolute advantage in the produc- tion of granite? Which country has an absolute advantage in the production of blueberries? b. Which country has a comparative advantage in the production of granite? of blueberries? c. Sketch the ppf's for both countries.

*1.6 The countries of Orion and Scorpius are small mountainous nations. Both produce granite and blueberries. Each nation has a labor force of 800. The following table gives production per month for each worker in each country. Assume productivity is constant and identical for each worker in each country. Tons of Granite Bushels of Blueberries Orion workers 6 18 Scorpius workers 3 12 Productivity of one worker for one month a. Which country has an absolute advantage in the produc- tion of granite? Which country has an absolute advantage in the production of blueberries? b. Which country has a comparative advantage in the production of granite? of blueberries? c. Sketch the ppf's for both countries.

Principles of Economics 2e

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Chapter20: Economic Growth

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