Suppose that Paraguay can produce 12 wheat or 3 corn and Bolivia can produce 4 wheat or 2 corn. Suppose that opportunity costs are constant. Which of the following is a potentially agreeable trade arrangement for Paraguay and Bolivia?
A) Paraguay trades one corn to Bolivia for three units of wheat.
B) Bolivia trades one corn to Paraguay for three units of wheat.
C) Bolivia trades one corn to Paraguay for one wheat.
D) Paraguay trades one wheat to Bolivia for two corn.
B
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