The United States can produce both grain and oil more efficiently than Mexico can, but the United States can produce grain more efficiently than oil. Therefore, according to _______ , a basis for trade exists between the two countries.

A) free trade
B) demand
C) supply
D) comparative advantage

Answer: D) comparative advantage

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