To produce 1 unit of cotton country X uses 25 units of labor and country Y uses 16 units of labor. To produce 1 unit of wheat country X uses 12 units of labor and country Y uses 9 units of labor. Which country has the comparative advantage in wheat production? Why?

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To produce 1 unit of cotton country X uses 25 units of labor and country Y uses 16 units of labor. To produce 1 unit of wheat country X uses 12 units of
labor and country Y uses 9 units of labor. Which country has the comparative advantage in wheat production? Why?
Transcribed Image Text:To produce 1 unit of cotton country X uses 25 units of labor and country Y uses 16 units of labor. To produce 1 unit of wheat country X uses 12 units of labor and country Y uses 9 units of labor. Which country has the comparative advantage in wheat production? Why?
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