MACROECONOMICS (LL)
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The comparative advantage and specialization.
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Assume that the comparative-cost ratios of two products— baby formula and tuna fish—are as follows in the nations of Canswicki and Tunata: Canswicki: 1 can baby formula ≡ 2 cans tuna fish Tunata: 1 can baby formula ≡ 4 cans tuna fishIn what product should each nation specialize? Which of the following terms of trade would be acceptable to both nations: (a) 1 can baby formula ≡ 2 1 2 cans tuna fish; (b) 1 can baby formula ≡ 1 can tuna fish; (c) 1 can baby formula ≡ 5 cans tuna fish?
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Canswicki: 1 can baby formula ≡ 5 cans tuna fish
Tunata: 1 can baby formula ≡ 7 cans tuna fish
a. In what product should each nation specialize?
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i. 1 can baby formula ≡ 4 cans tuna fish: yes or no
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