Select the correct definition of the term "comparative advantage." the ability to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than another the ability to produce a good or service at a higher opportunity cost than another a nation offering more favorable trade policy with its allies than with other countries the ability to produce less of a good or service than another over a specified time period the ability to produce more of a good or service than another over a specified time period

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Carolyn Reilly

9 January, 19:14

Select the correct definition of the term "comparative advantage." the ability to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than another the ability to produce a good or service at a higher opportunity cost than another a nation offering more favorable trade policy with its allies than with other countries the ability to produce less of a good or service than another over a specified time period the ability to produce more of a good or service than another over a specified time period

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Regan Jacobs · Answer 1

The correct answer is: the ability to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than another.

Explanation:

Comparative advantage implies the ability to produce a good at lower opportunity cost. Opportunity cost is the cost of giving up the alternative.

A nation is considered to be enjoying a comparative advantage in the production of a good if it can produce the good at a relatively lower opportunity cost than other nations.

A nation is said to be specializing in the production of a commodity if it has a comparative advantage in production.