Table 3.1

-Based on the data in Table 3.1
A) April should specialize in painting kites and trade for snowboards.
B) April should specialize in painting snowboards and trade for kites.
C) Jesse should specialize in both goods.
D) April should specialize in both goods.

Question

Table 3.1
 
-Based on the data in Table 3.1
A) April should specialize in painting kites and trade for snowboards. 
B) April should specialize in painting snowboards and trade for kites. 
C) Jesse should specialize in both goods. 
D) April should specialize in both goods.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Based on the data in Table 3.1, April has a comparative advantage in painting snowboards since she can produce more snowboards than kites in the same amount of time as Jesse. Therefore, April should specialize in painting snowboards and trade for kites with Jesse who has a comparative advantage in making kites. This will result in both of them achieving higher levels of production and consumption than working alone.

Table 3.1 -Based on the Data in Table 3.1