Answer the question on the basis of the following information about the cost ratios for two products-fish (F)and chicken (C)-in countries Singsong and Harmony.Assume that production occurs under conditions of constant costs and these are the only two nations in the world. Singsong: 1F = 2C
Harmony: 1F = 4C
Refer to the given information.If these two nations specialize based on comparative advantage:

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In Singsong, the opportunity cost of producing one unit of fish is giving up the opportunity to produce 2 units of chicken. In Harmony, the opportunity cost of producing one unit of fish is giving up the opportunity to produce 4 units of chicken. Therefore, Singsong has a comparative advantage in producing fish while Harmony has a comparative advantage in producing chicken. Based on the principle of comparative advantage, Singsong should specialize in the production of fish while Harmony should specialize in the production of chicken. Therefore, Harmony will produce chicken and Singsong will catch fish.

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