1. Does the concept of comparative advantage apply to individuals, countries, or both? Explain.
2. Suppose that one day of labor in each country produces the following quantities of fish and cheese:
Country Fish (tons) Cheese (tons)
France 80 40
Japan 200 50
Required:
a. Does France have a comparative advantage in the production of fish, cheese, or neither? Explain.
b. Does Japan have a comparative advantage in the production of fish, cheese, or neither? Explain.
c. Suppose the countries decide to trade with each other-1 ton of cheese for 3 tons of fish. Would this trade be advantageous to both countries? Explain.
