EBK ESSENTIALS OF ECONOMICS
EBK ESSENTIALS OF ECONOMICS
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ISBN: 8220103599832
Author: Mankiw
Publisher: Cengage Learning US
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Chapter 3, Problem 3PA

Subpart (a):

To determine

Absolute and comparative advantage.

Subpart (b):

To determine

Comparative advantage and specialization.

Subpart (c):

To determine

Comparative advantage, specialization and price.

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