Suppose Mexico can produce 5 autos or 10 corn. Suppose the United States can produce 4 autos or 20 corn. If opportunity costs are constant for both countries, then

A) the United States has a comparative advantage in corn production.
B) Mexico has a comparative advantage in corn production.
C) the United States cannot gain from trade with Mexico.
D) the United States has a comparative advantage in auto production.


A

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