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21 May, 07:59

Suppose that in Columbia, one unit of labor can produce 4 tons of papayas or 2 tons of bananas, while in Brazil one unit of labor can produce either 2 tons of papayas or 4 tons of bananas. If each country has 2 units of labor, which of the following consumption combinations can be attained only with specialization and trade? (A) Brazil consumes 8 tons of bananas and no papayas. (B) Columbia consumes 8 tons of papayas and no bananas. (C) Columbia consumes 4 tons of papayas and 4 tons of bananas. (D) Brazil consumes 2 tons of papayas and 4 tons of bananas.

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  1. 21 May, 10:58
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    Answer: the correct answer is C. Columbia consumes 4 tons of papayas and 4 tons of bananas.

    Explanation:

    The consumption combination of 4 tons each for both papayas and bananas for Columbia can only be reached through trade, as it requires 3 units of labor to produce. But only 2 units are available. Columbia could reach this consumption combination/bundle by producing 8 tons of papayas and then trading 4 tons to Brazil for 4 tons of bananas. Note that all of the other consumption combinations provided/given can be produced without trade.
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