Use the following to answer appropriate questions: Table 1 Canada's production possibilities Tons of Steel 15 10 5 0 Airplanes. 0 6420 4 8 12 Table 2 +Mexico's production possibilities Tons of Steel Airplanes 0 2 4 6 (Tables 1 and 2) using above tables we can determine that: Mexico has an absolute advantage over Canada in producing both steel and airplanes. Mexico has a comparative advantage in producing steel. Canada has a comparative advantage in producing airplanes. Canada has an absolute advantage over Mexico in producing both steel and airplanes.

Use the following to answer appropriate questions: Table 1 Canada's production possibilities Tons of Steel 15 10 5 0 Airplanes. 0 6420 4 8 12 Table 2 +Mexico's production possibilities Tons of Steel Airplanes 0 2 4 6 (Tables 1 and 2) using above tables we can determine that: Mexico has an absolute advantage over Canada in producing both steel and airplanes. Mexico has a comparative advantage in producing steel. Canada has a comparative advantage in producing airplanes. Canada has an absolute advantage over Mexico in producing both steel and airplanes.

Principles of Economics, 7th Edition (MindTap Course List)

7th Edition

ISBN:9781285165875

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter3: Interdependence And The Gains From Trade

Section: Chapter Questions

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