Ireland and Japan are assumed to produce only wool and steel, to have full employment and complete mobility of resources. Their production possibilities boundaries before trade are drawn in solid lines. It is assumed that the two countries have the same amount of resources. Their consumption possibilities after trade are shown by the dotted line. The outputs of wool and steel are given in physical units. FIGURE 33- 1
-Refer to Figure 33- 1. Japan has the absolute advantage in

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Ireland and Japan are assumed to produce only wool and steel, to have full employment and complete mobility of resources. Their production possibilities boundaries before trade are drawn in solid lines. It is assumed that the two countries have the same amount of resources. Their consumption possibilities after trade are shown by the dotted line. The outputs of wool and steel are given in physical units.  FIGURE 33- 1
-Refer to Figure 33- 1. Japan has the absolute advantage in

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Japan can produce more steel than Ireland with the same amount of resources, giving it an absolute advantage in steel production.

Ireland and Japan Are Assumed to Produce Only Wool and Steel