How can we maximize global production through specialization? Absolute and comparative advantage are important concepts related to international trade and globalization. Let's take a look at these concepts and see how they interact with one another. In this exercise there are two countries, Orange and Green. You will utilize absolute and/or comparative advantage to maximize the total amount of production for both countries

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