Assume that Nation X can produce either 40 notepads or 80 pens, and that Nation Y can produce either 10 notepads or 40 pens. This implies that:

A. Nation X has a comparative advantage in producing pens
B. Nation Y has a comparative advantage in producing notepads
C. Nation X has a comparative advantage in producing notepads
D. Nation Y is the high-cost producer of pens

C. Nation X has a comparative advantage in producing notepads

Economics

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A) Install; Install B) Install; Don't Install C) Don't Install; Install D) Don't Install; Don't Install

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In the above figure, the profit-maximizing output for this single-price monopoly is ________ units and the price is ________

A) 200; $10 B) 300; $20 C) 500; $50 D) 200; $30 E) 300; $30

Economics