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Hi could you explain why the total output of milk without specialization is 30?

Transcribed Image Text:opportunity cost calculated to understand who should do what in this case. But what will I do to that
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Eggs
Johnny
30
K
10
F
10 15
Milk
Without specialization, Johnny
produces combination F
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For Frankie, the opportunity cost of 1 unit of milk is
1
Eggs
40
20
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Frankie
20
40 Milk
Without specialization, Frankie
produces combination J
units of eggs. For Johnny, the opportunity
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Transcribed Image Text:Step 1
When two individuals, firms, or countries make an exchange of goods and services using
their comparative advantage, there will be some gain from this trade due to increased
efficiency and better utilization of resources.
Step 2
According to the given table, Frankie's opportunity cost of producing milk is 1, and Johnny's
opportunity cost of producing milk is 2. Therefore, Frankie has the comparative advantage in
milk, and Johnny has the comparative advantage in eggs.
Without trade, the total production of milk is 30 units, and the total production of eggs is 30
units. Therefore, the combined output is 60 units.
After the trade, Franky will produce only milk, and Johnny will produce only eggs. So, the
total production of milk is 40 units, and the total production of eggs is 30 units. Therefore, the
combined output is 70 units.
Here, the total output is increased by 10 units of milk. Therefore, According to comparative
advantage, specialization leads to a gain of 10 units of milk.
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