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A-LevelEconomicsInternational economic issues9708/12 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q231 Mark

The table indicates the factor inputs required to produce wheat and cars in countries X and Y. What makes it possible for both countries to benefit from trade?

ACountry X has an absolute advantage in wheat and car production.
BCountry Y has an absolute advantage in wheat and car production.
CCountry Y has a comparative advantage in wheat production.
DOpportunity cost of wheat and car production is the same between countries.

✓ Correct answer

C: Country Y has a comparative advantage in wheat production.

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International economic issues, A-Level Economics (syllabus 9708). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
A-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 23.

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