England and Scotland both produce scones and jumpers. Suppose that an English worker can produce 50 scones

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England and Scotland both produce scones and jumpers. Suppose that an English worker can produce 50 scones per hour or one jumper per hour. Suppose that a Scottish worker can produce 40 scones per hour or two jumpers per hour.

a Which country has the absolute advantage in the production of each good? Which country has the comparative advantage?

b If England and Scotland decide to trade, which commodity will Scotland trade to England?

Explain.

c If a Scottish worker could produce only one jumper per hour, would Scotland still gain from trade? Would England still gain from trade? Explain.

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Principles Of Microeconomics [Australia And New Zealand Edition]

ISBN: 9781337408066

6th Edition

Authors: Joshua Gans, Stephen King, Martin Byford, N. Gregory Mankiw

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