You are given the following hypothetical scenario: Two countries, Country A and Country B. Country A is capital abundant, and Country B is labor abundant. Both countries consume and produce iron and leather. Iron is capital intensive and leather is labor intensive. Using a graphical representation of Country B, explain the two components of the gains from Trade.

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1. You are given the following hypothetical scenario: Two countries, Country A and Country B. Country A is capital abundant, and Country B is labor abundant. Both countries consume and produce iron and leather. Iron is capital intensive and leather is labor intensive. Using a graphical representation of Country B, explain the two components of the gains from Trade.

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