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3. The following hypothetical production
possibilities tables are for China and the
United States. Assume that before
specialization and trade, the optimal
product mix for China is alternative B
and for the United States is alternative
U. LO20.2
a. Are comparative-cost conditions such
that
the
two
countries
should
specialize? If so, what product should
each produce?
b. What is the total gain in apparel and
chemical output that would result
from such specialization?
c. What are the limits of the terms of
trade? Suppose that the actual terms
of trade are 1 unit of apparel for 1 unit
of chemicals and 4 units of apparel for
6 units of chemicals. What are the
gains from specialization and trade for
each nation?
China Production Possibilities
Product
A
D
F
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30
24
18
12
Chemicals (in tons)
12
18
24
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A German truck company is considering relocating its production from Germany to either Romania or Poland. Assume that labor is the only factor of production
and that wages in Poland equal ā¬20 per hour while wages in Romania are ā¬10 per hour. Production costs would be lower in Romania as compared to Poland if
Your answer:
O Polish labor productivity in trucks equaled 20 units per hour and Romania's 10 units per hour.
O Polish labor productivity in trucks equaled 20 units per hour and Romania's 20 units per hour.
O Poland had absolute productivity advantage in the overall manufacturing industry over Romania.
O Polish labor productivity in trucks equaled 50 units per hour and Romania's 20 units per hour.
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