Madison, the CPA, is faster than Mason, the house painter, at both accounting services and painting. This means that

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Madison should trade her accounting services for Mason's painting services if she has a comparative advantage in accounting, meaning she gives up less to perform accounting services than painting services, even if she is absolutely faster at both. This allows both parties to benefit from specialization and trade.

Madison, the CPA, Is Faster Than Mason, the House Painter