In one week Alice can produce 5 pairs of shoes or 4 bookshelves while Roger can produce 10 pairs of shoes or 6 bookshelves. Alice has _______advantage in producing__________ .
A) an absolute; bookshelves
B) a comparative; bookshelves
C) a comparative; shoes
D) an absolute; shoes

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Alice has a comparative advantage in producing bookshelves because she gives up fewer pairs of shoes per bookshelf compared to Roger.

In One Week Alice Can Produce 5 Pairs of Shoes