If a nation has a comparative advantage in the production of good X, this means that the nation

A.     cannot benefit by producing and trading this product.
B.     gives up less of alternative goods than other nations in producing a unit of X.
C.     has a production possibilities curve identical to those of other nations.
D.     is not subject to opportunity costs in producing good X.

ANSWER:

B.     gives up less of alternative goods than other nations in producing a unit of X.