Refer to the information provided in Table 33.5 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Cashews are measured in bushels and tea is measured in pounds (lbs.)
Table 33.5
Refer to Table 33.5. ________ has a comparative advantage in tea and ________ has an absolute advantage in tea.
A. Vietnam; India
B. Neither; neither
C. India; neither
D. Vietnam; neither
Answer: D
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