Suppose an American worker can make 100 chairs or catch 1000 fish per day. On the other hand, a Chilean worker can produce 40 chairs or catch 400 fish per day. The United States possesses a(n) _______________ advantage in chair production, but not a(n) ______________ advantage in fish production.

A. absolute; comparative
B. comparative; absolute
C. absolute; absolute
D. comparative; comparative


A. absolute; comparative

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