A person has a comparative advantage in producing a good if that person:

a. can produce the good at a lower absolute cost than anyone else.
b. can produce the good at a lower opportunity cost than anyone else.
c. can do a better job than anyone else.
d. spends more money in out-of-pocket expenses than anyone else.
e. can produce the good at a higher opportunity cost than anyone else.


b

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