Suppose that workers in the United States can produce 40 computers or 20 tons of coffee in a particular period. Suppose workers in Brazil can produce 30 computers or 10 tons of coffee in the same period.
a. What is the opportunity cost for computers and for coffee in each country?
b. Which country has a comparative advantage in the production of computers, and which has a comparative advantage in the production of coffee?
c. Choose terms of trade that would make both countries better off.



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