Smith and Jones comprise a two-person economy. Their hourly rates of production are shown in the accompanying table. Calculators Per HourComputers Per HourSmith10010Jones1206 Suppose Smith and Jones begin by producing 100 calculators per hour; as Smith and Jones choose to efficiently produce fewer computers and more calculators, ________ should devote more time to calculators because his ________.
A. Jones; absolute advantage is smaller
B. Smith; opportunity costs are lower
C. Smith; absolute advantage is larger
D. Jones; opportunity costs are lower
Answer: D
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