Question 47
International TradeCountry M enjoys absolute advantage over country N in the production of commodities X and Y, if country M
- A.can produce only commodity Y cheaper than country N.
- B.is more efficient than country N in producing both commodities X and Y.
- C.is inefficient in the production of both commodities X and Y.
- D.and country N is efficient in the production of both goods.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (is more efficient than country N in producing both commodities X and Y.)
Explanation
Absolute advantage means producing more efficiently than the other country.