ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
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Comparative Advantage and Absolute Advantage Analysis
The theory of absolute advantage was given by Adam Smith in the year 1776.
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Is it possible to have a comparative advantage without having any absolute advantages ? Yes or No

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