Math Problem Statement
If Argentina and Peru switch from producing the combinations plotted as A and B in their respective PPFs to spending all of their time producing the good in which each one of them has a comparative advantage, then the total production of corn will by .
Group of answer choices
increase, 3 tons
decrease, 9 tons
increase, 6 tons
decrease, 3 tons
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Opportunity Cost
Comparative Advantage
Production Possibilities Frontier (PPF)
Formulas
Opportunity cost = Sacrifice / Gain
Total Production Change = Production after specialization - Current production
Theorems
Comparative Advantage Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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