Evaluating Agricultural Strategies
Two farmers, Alex and Ben, have adjacent plots of land. Alex's land is rocky and best for potatoes, while Ben's land is loamy and best for carrots. If they both grow potatoes, the market price for potatoes will crash, and they will each earn only $500. If they both grow carrots, the market price for carrots will crash, and they will each earn only $600. If Alex grows potatoes and Ben grows carrots, they will each earn $1200. If Alex grows carrots (on his non-ideal land) and Ben grows potatoes (on his non-ideal land), they will each earn only $700. Based on this scenario, what is the most logical production strategy for Alex and Ben to pursue, and what two distinct economic benefits arise from this strategy?
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