Table 3.3

-Consider two individuals, Nigel and Mia, who produce hair pins and bandanas. Nigel's and Mia's hourly productivity are shown in Table 3.3. Which of the following is true?
A) Nigel has both an absolute and comparative advantage in hair pin production.
B) Nigel has both an absolute and comparative advantage in bandana production.
C) Nigel has neither an absolute nor comparative advantage in hair pin production.
D) Nigel has neither an absolute nor a comparative advantage in bandana production.

Question

Table 3.3
 
-Consider two individuals, Nigel and Mia, who produce hair pins and bandanas. Nigel's and Mia's hourly productivity are shown in Table 3.3. Which of the following is true?
A) Nigel has both an absolute and comparative advantage in hair pin production. 
B) Nigel has both an absolute and comparative advantage in bandana production. 
C) Nigel has neither an absolute nor comparative advantage in hair pin production. 
D) Nigel has neither an absolute nor a comparative advantage in bandana production.

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The Answer of Table 3.3
 
-Consider two individuals, Nigel and Mia, who produce hair pins and bandanas. Nigel's and Mia's hourly productivity are shown in Table 3.3. Which of the following is true?
A) Nigel has both an absolute and comparative advantage in hair pin production. 
B) Nigel has both an absolute and comparative advantage in bandana production. 
C) Nigel has neither an absolute nor comparative advantage in hair pin production. 
D) Nigel has neither an absolute nor a comparative advantage in bandana production.

Table 3.3 -Consider Two Individuals, Nigel and Mia, Who Produce Hair Pins