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Refer to diagram \'Figure A\' As a result of specialization and trade, Country A

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Question

Refer to diagram 'Figure A'

As a result of specialization and trade, Country A’s consumption possibilities curve shifts from AA to AB; so we conclude that Country A

A) has a comparative advantage in shoes and a comparative disadvantage in televisions.

B) has a comparative advantage in television and should specialize in the production of shoes.

C) has a comparative disadvantage in shoes and could increase welfare by specializing in the production of televisions.

D) should produce 60 televisions and 40 shoes.

E) none of the above.

Explanation / Answer

B) has a comparative advantage in television and should specialize in the production of shoes.

Trade has led to increase in consumption of shoes which means shoes are being imported. This implies that A has comparative advantage in Television.