Use the table below to answer the questions concerning absolute and comparative advantages.

	Lumber	Automobiles
United States	8	8
Canada	4	2

1. Which country has an absolute advantage in producing lumber?

2. Which country has an absolute advantage in producing automobiles?

3. Which country has a comparative advantage, if any, in producing lumber?

4. Which country has a comparative advantage, if any, in producing automobiles?

5. Should the U.S. trade with Canada? If so, what should be imported and what should be exported?

6. Should Canada trade with the U.S.? If so, what should be imported and what should be exported?