Suppose that the alternative uses of an hour of your time in the evening, ranked from best to worst, are (1) study economics, (2
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Answer:
The correct answer is letter "C": the Macro Islands have a comparative advantage in producing fishing boats, and the Micro Islands have a comparative advantage in producing guava jelly.
Explanation:
Comparative advantage is an advantage an individual, organization or country has to use <em>opportunity costs</em> in their production compared to their competitors. The scenario described above does not imply that the individual, organization or country has an absolute advantage.
In the example proposed:
- Comparative advantage of Macro islands in fishing boats =
- Comparative advantage of Micro islands in fishing boats =
- Comparative advantage of Macro islands in jars =
- Comparative advantage of Micro islands in jars =
Thus, <em>the Macro Islands have a comparative advantage in producing fishing boats, and the Micro Islands have a comparative advantage in producing guava jelly.</em>