(b) Assuming that there are only two nations in the world, Africa and the USA, each nation produces gold (G) and corn (C). Also assume that labor is the only factor of production. The table below shows how much of each good a country can produce using one hour of labor time. AFRICA USA GASOLINE (barrels/hr) CORN (tonnes/hr) 50 15 30 25 I.Identify which country has the Absolute Advantage and Disadvantage in each good. Justify your answer. II.Identify which country has the Comparative Advantage and Disadvantage in each good. Justify your answer. III.What is a term of trade? Identify the term of trade for both countries. Justify your answer.

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(b) Assuming that there are only two nations in the world, Africa and the USA, each
nation produces gold (G) and corn (C). Also assume that labor is the only factor of
production. The table below shows how much of each good a country can produce
using one hour of labor time.
AFRICA
USA
GASOLINE (barrels/hr)
CORN (tonnes/hr)
50
15
30
25
I.Identify which country has the Absolute Advantage and Disadvantage in each good.
Justify your answer.
II.Identify which country has the Comparative Advantage and Disadvantage in each
good. Justify your answer.
III.What is a term of trade? Identify the term of trade for both countries. Justify your
answer.
Transcribed Image Text:(b) Assuming that there are only two nations in the world, Africa and the USA, each nation produces gold (G) and corn (C). Also assume that labor is the only factor of production. The table below shows how much of each good a country can produce using one hour of labor time. AFRICA USA GASOLINE (barrels/hr) CORN (tonnes/hr) 50 15 30 25 I.Identify which country has the Absolute Advantage and Disadvantage in each good. Justify your answer. II.Identify which country has the Comparative Advantage and Disadvantage in each good. Justify your answer. III.What is a term of trade? Identify the term of trade for both countries. Justify your answer.
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