Question

although country c can produce more cashews than country d, country d can produce cashews with relatively greater efficiency. what kind of advantage does country d have over country c? a cost b absolute c opportunity d comparative

Explanation:

To determine the advantage, we analyze each option:

• Option A (cost): The question focuses on production efficiency relative to another country, not just cost. Eliminate A.
• Option B (absolute): Absolute advantage is about producing more of a good. Country C produces more cashews, so Country D doesn't have absolute advantage. Eliminate B.
• Option C (opportunity): Opportunity advantage relates to what is given up, not relative production efficiency. Eliminate C.
• Option D (comparative): Comparative advantage is about producing a good with a lower opportunity cost (greater relative efficiency) than another country. Country D has greater relative efficiency in cashew production, so this matches.

Answer:

D. comparative