Question

An American worker can make 20 pairs of shoes per day or grow 100 apples per day. On the other hand, a Brazilian worker can produce 10 pairs of shoes or grow 20 apples per day. Based on this, the United States has a(n) _____ in the production of apples and should produce apples and trade for shoes. (1 point) Responses comparative disadvantage comparative disadvantage absolute advantage absolute advantage scarcity scarcity equilibrium

Answer 1

The United States has an absolute advantage in the production of apples and should produce apples and trade for shoes.