Two countries are willing to trade and they have the following information: Country A produces 1000 units of wheat and 500 units of cell phones in a year. Country B produces 600 units of wheat and 400 units of cell phones a year. Both countries have the same population. a.) Find the comparative advantage of each country. b.) If they engage in trade what product will each country export and import.

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Two countries are willing to trade and they have the following information: Country A produces 1000 units of wheat and 500 units of cell phones in a year. Country B produces 600 units of wheat and 400 units of cell phones a year. Both countries have the same population.

a.) Find the comparative advantage of each country.

b.) If they engage in trade what product will each country export and import.

 

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