Suppose Armenia has a comparative disadvantage in electronics in trade with Turkey. However, it has acompetitive advantage in trade with Turkey. Which of the following can best explain why?Select one:A.Armenia has a higher worker productivity in electronics compared to Turkey.B.Armenia produces electronics at a lower opportunity cost compared to Turkey.С.Armenia has a lower worker productivity in electronics compared to Turkey.D.Armenia's subsidies to its electronics industry are higher compared to Turkey.

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Suppose Armenia has a comparative disadvantage in electronics in trade with Turkey. However, it has a competitive advantage in trade with Turkey. Which of the following can best explain why? Select one: OA. Armenia has a higher worker productivity in electronics compared to Turkey. OB. Armenia produces electronics at a lower opportunity cost compared to Turkey. OC. Armenia has a lower worker productivity in electronics compared to Turkey. O D. Armenia's subsidies to its electronics industry are higher compared to Turkey.

Suppose Armenia has a comparative disadvantage in electronics in trade with Turkey. However, it has a competitive advantage in trade with Turkey. Which of the following can best explain why? Select one: OA. Armenia has a higher worker productivity in electronics compared to Turkey. OB. Armenia produces electronics at a lower opportunity cost compared to Turkey. OC. Armenia has a lower worker productivity in electronics compared to Turkey. O D. Armenia's subsidies to its electronics industry are higher compared to Turkey.

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Chapter28: International Trade

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