Table 3.2
-Consider two individuals, Rose and Sharon, who produce fish and coconuts. Rose and Sharon's hourly productivity are shown in Table 3.2. Which of the following is true?
A) Sharon has an absolute advantage in producing both goods.
B) Sharon has an absolute advantage in producing fish but not coconuts.
C) Sharon has an absolute advantage in producing coconuts but not fish.
D) Sharon does not have an absolute advantage in producing either good.

Question

Table 3.2
-Consider two individuals, Rose and Sharon, who produce fish and coconuts. Rose and Sharon's hourly productivity are shown in Table 3.2. Which of the following is true?
A) Sharon has an absolute advantage in producing both goods. 
B) Sharon has an absolute advantage in producing fish but not coconuts. 
C) Sharon has an absolute advantage in producing coconuts but not fish. 
D) Sharon does not have an absolute advantage in producing either good.

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The Answer is B

Table 3.2 -Consider Two Individuals, Rose and Sharon, Who Produce Fish and Fish