?Hair Pins /hourBandanas /hourNigel410Mia93
Consider two individuals, Nigel and Mia, who produce hair pins and bandanas. Nigel's and Mia's hourly productivity are shown in Table 18.3. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Nigel has an absolute advantage in producing hair pins but not bandanas.
B. Nigel has an absolute advantage in producing bandanas but not hair pins.
C. Nigel has an absolute advantage in producing both goods.
D. Nigel does not have an absolute advantage in producing either good.
Answer: B
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