The Leontief Paradox Refers to the Empirical Finding That U

question 9

Multiple Choice

The Leontief paradox refers to the empirical finding that U.S.

• A)import substitutes are more K-intensive than exports
• B)imports are more K-intensive than exports
• C)exports are more L-intensive than imports
• D)exports are more K-intensive than import substitutes

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Definitions:

Anticoagulant

A substance or drug that prevents blood clotting, thereby reducing the likelihood of blood clots forming in the body.

Antihemorrhagic

A substance or treatment that prevents or stops bleeding.

Thrombocyte

Another term for platelets, which are small blood cells that play a critical role in blood clotting.

Lymphocyte

A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system, involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.