Taubestan produces nearly 97% of the quinoa consumed around the world, and most of it is sold to wealthy nations. Although there are other areas where the seed will grow, including some areas in wealthier nations, the majority of the quinoa sold is imported from Taubestan. This country has a(n) ________ in the production of quinoa.

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Taubestan does not have an absolute advantage in the production of quinoa because it produces a significant amount of the popular seed. A comparative advantage definitely exists because the country sells most of the production of this seed to wealthier nations and imports items that it does not produce as efficiently.

Taubestan Produces Nearly 97% of the Quinoa Consumed Around the World