Suppose that Italy and Portugal both produce cheese and wine. Italy's opportunity cost of producing a bottle of wine is 2 pounds of cheese. That is, Italy forgoes the production of 2 pounds of cheese when it produces a bottle of wine. Portugal's opportunity cost of producing a bottle of wine is 1/2 pound of cheese. has a comparative advantage in the production of wine. A. Neither Italy or New Zealand. B. both Italy and New Zealand. C. Italy has. D. New Zealand

The correct answer is letter "A": Neither Italy or New Zealand.

Explanation:

Comparative advantage is the ability of an individual or organization to manufacture its products at a lower opportunity cost than its competitors. The scenario does not imply the individual has an absolute advantage. It actually means it sacrifices less to achieve that goal.

Thus, Portugal has a lower opportunity cost than Italy in producing a bottle of wine. Portugal's opportunity cost is 1/2 while Italy's opportunity cost is 2. Neither Italy or New Zealand (or any other country not mentioned in the example) has a comparative advantage in producing wine.

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