Canada and Brazil have straight-line production possibilities curves: Multiple Choice   then Canada'a and Brazil's trading possibilities curves must lie inside the production possibilities curves.   there will be a basis for mutually advantageous trade between Canada and Brazil provided the slopes differ.   there will be no basis for mutually advantageous trade between Canada and Brazil.   both Canada and Brazil are

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If Canada and Brazil have straight-line production possibilities curves:

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    then Canada'a and Brazil's trading possibilities curves must lie inside the production possibilities curves.
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    there will be a basis for mutually advantageous trade between Canada and Brazil provided the slopes differ.
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    there will be no basis for mutually advantageous trade between Canada and Brazil.
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    both Canada and Brazil are suffering from unemployment.
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    there will be a basis for mutually advantageous trade between Canada and Brazil whether the slopes are equal or not.
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