Consider the countries of Scotland and Wales. In one month, Scotland can produce a maximum of 250 wheat or 200 com. Wales can also maximize production of 250 wheat, but their maximum corn output is 350. The marginal opportunity cost of wheat in Scotland is The marginal opportunity cost of wheat in Wales is Therefore. (SCO or WAL) has comparative advantage in com. (SCO or WAL) has comparative advantage in wheat while

Consider the countries of Scotland and Wales. In one month, Scotland can produce a maximum of 250 wheat or 200 com. Wales can also maximize production of 250 wheat, but their maximum corn output is 350. The marginal opportunity cost of wheat in Scotland is The marginal opportunity cost of wheat in Wales is Therefore. (SCO or WAL) has comparative advantage in com. (SCO or WAL) has comparative advantage in wheat while

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