The opportunity cost of producing one ton of wheat for Country Gamma is 4 tons of corn. The opportunity cost of producing one ton of wheat for Country Beta is 8 tons of corn. Which country has the comparative advantage in the production of wheat?
A) Beta
B) Gamma
C) Neither country has a comparative advantage.
D) Both countries have the comparative advantage.

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Country Gamma has a lower opportunity cost of producing one ton of wheat as compared to Country Beta. Therefore, Country Gamma has a comparative advantage in the production of wheat.

The Opportunity Cost of Producing One Ton of Wheat for Country