Taubestan produces nearly 97% of the quinoa consumed around the world, and most of it is sold to wealthy nations. Although there are other areas where the seed will grow, including some areas in wealthier nations, the majority of the quinoa sold is imported from Taubestan. This country has a(n) in the production of quinoa.

(A) absolute advantage
(B) comprehensive advantage
(C) tertiery advantage

The correct answer is letter "A": absolute advantage.

Explanation:

Absolute Advantage is an individual company, or country's ability to produce a good or service at a lower cost than any competitor. An organization with an absolute advantage requires fewer inputs or more efficient processes that allows the firm to lower prices and earn higher profits compared to its rivals.

answer: in the short-run firms will respond by raising the price of turkey.

explanation: initially the long-run equilibrium is at a price of $5 per pound of turkey and a quantity of 50 million pounds per year. now, when webmd claims that a protein found in turkey will increase your expected lifespan by 4 years. the consumers demand for turkey will increase at every price shifting the demand curve to the right from d1 to d2. while, there will be no change in the supply curve in the short-run as it is not possible for producers to adjust supply so quickly. as a result the new equilibrium will occur at a higher price and a higher quantity of turkey.

thus, in the short run firms will respond by increasing the price of turkey, selling more quantity at a higher price and earning economic profits.