Chairs Sofas Unskilled Workers 6 4 Skilled Workers 10 6 The first column in the above table above shows how many chairs an unskilled or skilled worker could produce in eight hours. The second column shows how many sofas an unskilled or skilled worker could produce if instead they spent those eight hours producing sofas. According to the data, [Select] an absolute advantage in making either type of good. Based on comparative advantage, who should make chairs and who should make sofas? [ Select ] a comparative advantage in making chairs. [ Select ] a comparative advantage in making sofas.

Chairs Sofas Unskilled Workers 6 4 Skilled Workers 10 6 The first column in the above table above shows how many chairs an unskilled or skilled worker could produce in eight hours. The second column shows how many sofas an unskilled or skilled worker could produce if instead they spent those eight hours producing sofas. According to the data, [Select] an absolute advantage in making either type of good. Based on comparative advantage, who should make chairs and who should make sofas? [ Select ] a comparative advantage in making chairs. [ Select ] a comparative advantage in making sofas.

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Brief Principles of Macroeconomics (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter3: Interdependence And The Gains Rrom Trade

Section3.2: Comparative Advantage: The Driving Force Of Specialization

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