Given the following maximum-output alternatives for Brazil and Poland, it can be seen that if the two nations open up trade with each other, then:

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According to the chart, Brazil has a comparative advantage in producing wine because it has a lower opportunity cost of producing it compared to Poland. Similarly, Poland has a comparative advantage in producing machines because it has a lower opportunity cost of producing it compared to Brazil. Therefore, if the two nations open up trade with each other, Brazil should specialize in producing wine and import machines from Poland, while Poland should specialize in producing machines and import wine from Brazil. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Option A is incorrect because Brazil has a comparative advantage in producing wine, not machines. Option C is incorrect because it is not stated that Poland has a comparative advantage in producing wine, only that its maximum output is 80 bottles. Option D is incorrect because both Brazil and Poland will gain from specializing and trading with each other.

Given the Following Maximum-Output Alternatives for Brazil and Poland, It