Which of the Following Is True of the Gravity Model

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the gravity model?

• A)The gravity model states that the trade flows between two countries is independent of the geographical distance between them.
• B)The gravity model emphasizes on the role of the government to generate adequate gains from trade.
• C)The gravity model states that trade flows between a developing and a developed nation is usually unidirectional.
• D)The gravity model states that the trade flows between two countries is directly proportional to their GDP.

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