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The value of X to determine the gains from trade .

The value of X to determine the gains from trade .

Solution Summary: The author explains that the value of X must not be equal to 3 for a comparative advantage to exist.

Principles of Microeconomics (MindTap Course List)

Principles of Microeconomics (MindTap Course List)

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Author: N. Gregory Mankiw

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Definition Video Definition Ability of a country to produce goods and services at a lower opportunity cost compared to other countries. Here, opportunity cost refers to the forgone units of one good in order to produce one more unit of another good. For example, the opportunity cost of producing good X in country A is 2Y and in country B is 1.25Y. Country B has a lower opportunity cost of producing good X than country A. Therefore, country B has a comparative advantage in the production of good X. Video

Chapter 3, Problem 7PA

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To determine

The value of X to determine the gains from trade.

Subpart (b):

To determine

The value of X to determine the gains from trade.

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