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Author: Campbell McConnell
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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?
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 ≡ 5 cans tuna fish
Tunata: 1 can baby formula ≡ 7 cans tuna fish
a. In what product should each nation specialize?
Canswicki should produce _____- , and Tunata should produce _____
b. Would the following terms of trade be acceptable to both nations?
i. 1 can baby formula ≡ 4 cans tuna fish: yes or no
ii. 1 can baby formula ≡ 8 cans tuna fish: yes or no
iii. 1 can baby formula ≡ 5.5 cans tuna fish: yes or no
Suppose Big Country can produce 80 units of X by using all its resources to produce X or 60 units of Y by devoting all its resources to Y. Comparable figures for Small Nation are 60 units of X and 60 units of Y. Assuming constant costs, in which product should each nation specialize? Explain why. What are the limits of the terms of trade between these two countries? How would rising costs (rather than constant costs) affect the extent of specialization and trade between these two countries?
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