Suppose There Are Two Countries That Are About to Begin

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Essay

Suppose there are two countries that are about to begin trading goods; one is labor abundant and one is capital abundant.
(A)What can be said about the type of goods that each should produce?
(B)What can be said about how factor prices will change in the two countries after trade?

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Definitions:

Consumer Equilibrium

A state where an individual consumer has optimized their utility, given their budget constraints, choosing the best possible goods or service mix.

Budget Constraint

The limits placed on the consumption choices of individuals by their income and the prices of goods and services.

Utility

An indicator of pleasure or contentment obtained from the acquisition and use of products and services.

Utils

A theoretical unit of measurement used in economics to quantify the amount of utility or satisfaction derived from consuming goods and services.