If labor is cheaper in Country A and capital is cheaper in Country B, how would the cost-minimizing combinations of labor and capital differ between the two countries?

• A. Country A would use more capital and less labor, while Country B would use more labor and less capital.
• B. Both countries would use the same combination of labor and capital.
• C. Neither country would be able to minimize costs effectively.
• D. Country A would use more labor and less capital, while Country B would use more capital and less labor.

Answer: (D)