A-LevelEconomicsInternational economic issues9708/12 · Feb/Mar 2022 · Q271 Mark
Two countries, X and Y, produce food and drink. The table shows how many hours it takes them to produce one unit of each. What will be the result if country Y doubles its productivity in the output of drink and both countries produce only one good according to comparative advantage? [Figure 27]
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AX will continue to produce drink.
BY will produce drink instead of food.
CWorld drink production will rise.
DWorld food production will fall.
✓ Correct answer
A: X will continue to produce drink.
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