For each watch that Switzerland produces, it gives up the opportunity to make 50 pounds of chocolate. Germany can produce 1 watch for every 100 pounds of chocolate it produces. Which of the following is true about the comparative advantage between the
two countries?
A) Switzerland has the comparative advantage in chocolate.
B) Switzerland has the comparative advantage in watches.
C) Germany has the comparative advantage in watches and chocolate.
D) Germany has the comparative advantage in watches.
Answer: B
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