The Leontief Paradox Provided

question 121

Multiple Choice

The Leontief paradox provided

• A) support for the principle of comparative advantage.
• B) support for the factor-endowment theory.
• C) evidence against the factor-endowment theory.
• D) evidence against the principle of comparative advantage.

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Definitions:

Productivity Growth

An increase in the efficiency of production, often measured as the amount of output per unit of input over a specific period.

Low Rate

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Savings

The portion of income not spent on consumption, often put aside for future expenses, investment, or emergencies.

Industrial Revolution

The period of major industrialization that took place during the late 1700s and early 1800s which transformed economies that had been based on agriculture and handicrafts into economies based on large-scale industry, mechanized manufacturing, and the factory system.