The table below describes production possibilities for Mexico and Nigeria. Each number in the table shows the number of workers needed to produce one unit of the product. Country Shoes Glasses Mexico 10 12 Nigeria 18 5   Which country has an absolute advantage in producing Glasses? Which country has a comparative advantage in producing Glasses? Which country has a comparative advantage in producing Shoes?

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  1. The table below describes production possibilities for Mexico and Nigeria. Each number in the table shows the number of workers needed to produce one unit of the product.

Country

Shoes

Glasses

Mexico

10

12

Nigeria

18

5

 

  1. Which country has an absolute advantage in producing Glasses?
  2. Which country has a comparative advantage in producing Glasses?
  3. Which country has a comparative advantage in producing Shoes?
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