International Trade (Theory & Models)

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What is the core logic of the Ricardian model of trade?

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Trade arises from labor-productivity differences across countries.

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What is a key limitation of the Ricardian trade model?

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It ignores capital and is a single-factor model.

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When comparing two countries, what reveals comparative advantage?

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The country with the lower opportunity cost.

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How does comparative advantage differ from absolute advantage in trade theory?

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Comparative uses lower opportunity cost; absolute uses higher productivity.

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