Suppose an American worker can make 20 pairs of shoes or grow 100 apples per day. On the other hand, a Canadian worker can produce 10 pairs of shoes or grow 20 apples per day. Which of the following statements is true? The United States has an absolute advantage:

A. and a comparative advantage in the production of shoes.
B. in the production of both goods and a comparative advantage in the production of neither good.
C. in the production of both goods and a comparative advantage in the production of both goods.
D. and a comparative advantage in the production of apples.


Answer: D

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