Suppose Haiti has an absolute advantage over other countries in producing oranges,but other countries have a comparative advantage over Haiti in producing oranges.If trade in oranges is allowed,Haiti

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Even though Haiti has an absolute advantage in producing oranges, other countries have a lower opportunity cost of producing oranges (comparative advantage). Therefore, it is more beneficial for Haiti to import oranges from other countries and focus on producing goods in which they have a comparative advantage. By doing so, Haiti can increase the overall level of trade and benefit from the efficient allocation of resources.

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