Question 1
If Mexico has a comparative advantage in the production of oil compared to France, then
◦ Mexico also has an absolute advantage in the production of oil.
◦ France has an absolute advantage in the production of oil.
◦ Mexico can produce oil at a lower opportunity cost than France.
◦ France cannot produce oil.
Question 2
The Dominican Republic has a comparative advantage in the production of tobacco, and Panama has a comparative advantage in the production of oranges. If both countries specialize based on the theory of comparative advantage
◦ only the production of tobacco will increase.
◦ only the production of both goods will increase.
◦ only the consumption of both goods will increase.
◦ the production and consumption of both goods will increase.