Refer to the figure shown, which represents the production possibilities frontiers for Countries A and B. After examining each country's production possibilities curve, it is clear that:

A. both countries can benefit from trade because absolute advantage exists.
B. only Country A will benefit from trade.
C. both countries could benefit from trade because comparative advantage exists.
D. neither country will benefit from trade.


Answer: C

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