Because of the Quantity and Quality of Its Resources, the U.S

question 50

Essay

Because of the quantity and quality of its resources, the U.S. has an absolute advantage in the production of many goods and services. Does this imply that the U.S. cannot benefit from trading with a developing country that has less productive ability? Why or why not?

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