Solve the problem below (comparative advantage). The goal is to work through the math. Explain in detail. The scenario-Exchanging Wine for Fabric (two state economy w/ no transaction costs or currency exchange issues) 1 Bolt of fabric = 100 hours of French labor 90 hours of Spanish labor 1 pipe of wine = 120 hours of French labor 60 hours of Spanish labor France Spain Fabric 100 90 Wine 120 60 Opportunity Costs France-labor to produce 1 bolt of fabric = labor to produce .8 pipes of wine. Spain-Labor to produce 1 bolt of fabric = labor to produce 1.50 pipes of wine. Spain has an absolute advantage in the production of both commodities-should it trade with France?

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