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2.6 The international economy (A-level only)

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Question 9

The table below shows how much of each of two products can be produced by two countries with the same amount of resources.

TabletsSmartphones
Canada12or4
South Korea15or10

Which one of the following statements is correct?

A

South Korea has a comparative advantage in the production of both tablets and smartphones.

B

Canada has a comparative advantage in the production of tablets.

C

The opportunity cost of producing smartphones is higher in South Korea than in Canada.

D

Trade will not take place because South Korea has an absolute advantage in both goods.

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2.6 The international economy (A-level only) Questions

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  3. /2.6 The international economy (A-level only)

310 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Economics 2.6 The international economy (A-level only), covering 2.6.1 Globalisation, 2.6.2 Trade, 2.6.3 The balance of payments, 2.6.4 Exchange rate systems, and 2.6.5 Economic growth and development. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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