alleryStart learning →Portugal makes both goods with less labour than England, so it has:
ANo comparative advantage
BA deficit in both goods
CAbsolute advantage in both
DA need to import both
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Absolute advantage in both
More output per hour of labour in both goods means Portugal holds absolute advantage in both.
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