The principle of comparative advantage says that

a. every individual should specialize in producing that good for which the absolute cost is the smallest
b. the output of society as a whole will be the greatest if every individual specializes in producing that commodity for which his opportunity cost is the smallest
c. monopoly power is gained by specializing in a large market and reducing costs
d. monopoly power is gained by specializing in a small market and producing a differentiated product
e. your financial investments should be "compared" in a common fashion to determine your maximum advantage


B

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