Evaluating a Basis for Trade
An economist is analyzing the production capabilities of two countries. Country X can produce 50 tons of apples or 100 tons of wheat per year. Country Y can produce 60 tons of apples or 150 tons of wheat per year. The economist makes the following statement: 'Country Y is more productive in both goods, so it has no incentive to trade with Country X.'
Evaluate the economist's statement. Is the conclusion necessarily correct? Justify your answer by calculating the relative cost of producing apples for each country.
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