The following table shows the production of cows’ milk and potatoes per unit of input in the hypothetical countries of St. Claire and St. Paul. Use the following table to answer the questions.   St. Claire St Paul Cows’ Milk 100 litres 50 litres Potatoes 150 kilos 60 kilos   1..What is the opportunity cost of producing one liter of cows’ milk in St. Claire? 2.What is the opportunity cost of producing one liter of cows’ milk in St. Paul? 3.Which country has the comparative advantage in the production of cows’ milk?

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The following table shows the production of cows’ milk and potatoes per unit of input in the hypothetical countries of St. Claire and St. Paul. Use the following table to answer the questions.

 

St. Claire

St Paul

Cows’ Milk

100 litres

50 litres

Potatoes

150 kilos

60 kilos

  1.  

1..What is the opportunity cost of producing one liter of cows’ milk in St.

Claire?

2.What is the opportunity cost of producing one liter of cows’ milk in St.

Paul?

3.Which country has the comparative advantage in the production of cows’

milk?

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