Iceland can produce 32 units of food per person per year or 8 units of clothing per person per year, but Lavaland can produce 16 units of food per year or 8 units of clothing. Which of the following is true?
a. Iceland has both a comparative and absolute advantage in producing food

b. Iceland has a comparative advantage, but not an absolute advantage in producing food.
c. Lavaland has both a comparative and absolute advantage in producing clothing.
d. Lavaland has both a comparative and absolute advantage in producing food.

a

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