Consider the Sources of the Gains from International Trade

question 79

Multiple Choice

Consider the sources of the gains from international trade.Economies of scale and product differentiation can provide an explanation for

• A)countries remaining at their autarkic positions.
• B)countries trading in completely different products.
• C)the imposition of trade barriers.
• D)intra-industry trade.
• E)absolute advantage.

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Definitions:

Gametophyte

A stage in the life cycle of plants and algae that is haploid and produces gametes for sexual reproduction.

Antheridia

Male gametophyte structures in plants where sperm are produced.

Sporophyte

The diploid, spore-producing phase in the life cycle of a plant that alternates with the haploid gametophyte phase.

Nonvascular

Refers to plants that lack vascular tissue, making them incapable of transporting water and nutrients over long distances.