Refer to the figure shown, which represents the production possibilities frontiers for Countries A and B. After comparing each country's production possibilities curve, it is clear that:
A. Country A should specialize in cars and Country B should specialize in trucks, and both could benefit from trade.
B. Country A should specialize in trucks and Country B should specialize in cars, and both will benefit from trade.
C. Country A will not benefit from trade.
D. Country B will lose by trading with Country A.
A. Country A should specialize in cars and Country B should specialize in trucks, and both could benefit from trade.
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Refer to the information provided in Figure 17.2 below to answer the question(s) that follow. 
Figure 17.2 Refer to Figure 17.2. We would say that Sam is risk neutral based on his
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