Table 3-1
Assume that Sardi and Tinaka can switch between producing corn and producing pork at a constant rate.

-Refer to Table 3-1.Sardi has a comparative advantage in the production of
A) corn and Tinaka has a comparative advantage in the production of pork.
B) pork and Tinaka has a comparative advantage in the production of corn.
C) both goods and Tinaka has a comparative advantage in the production of neither good.
D) neither good and Tinaka has a comparative advantage in the production of both goods.

Question

Table 3-1
Assume that Sardi and Tinaka can switch between producing corn and producing pork at a constant rate.
 
-Refer to Table 3-1.Sardi has a comparative advantage in the production of
A) corn and Tinaka has a comparative advantage in the production of pork. 
B) pork and Tinaka has a comparative advantage in the production of corn. 
C) both goods and Tinaka has a comparative advantage in the production of neither good. 
D) neither good and Tinaka has a comparative advantage in the production of both goods.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sardi has a lower opportunity cost of producing pork (1/2 corn) compared to Tinaka (2 corn). Therefore, Sardi has a comparative advantage in pork production and Tinaka has a comparative advantage in corn production.

Table 3-1 Assume That Sardi and Tinaka Can Switch Between Producing Corn