When Wassily Leontief Tested the Predictions of the Heckscher-Ohlin Theory

question 8

Multiple Choice

When Wassily Leontief tested the predictions of the Heckscher-Ohlin theory, he found that in 1947 the United States was exporting relatively labor-intensive goods and importing relatively capital-intensive goods. His findings:

• A)contradicted the Heckscher-Ohlin theory, because the United States was relatively capital-abundant.
• B)contradicted the Heckscher-Ohlin theory, because the United States was relatively labor-abundant.
• C)were never supported by other studies and has thus been labeled a paradox.
• D)were consistent with the predictions of the Heckscher-Ohlin theory.

Identify the characteristics and examples of both fluid and crystallized intelligence.

Understand the concept of emotional intelligence and its applicability in understanding oneself and others.

Understand the different theories of intelligence and their application in real-world scenarios.

Distinguish between different types of intelligence such as fluid, crystallized, practical, and emotional.

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