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Why is the Middle East said to have a comparative advantage in
producing oil?

Why is the Middle East said to have a comparative advantage in producing oil?-example-1
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The Middle East had few labor cost.

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The east has a comparative advantage in producing oil because it has fewer labor costs. American workers in oil production are paid a premium because of the dangerous and technical nature of the field.
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