The Principle of Comparative Advantage Asserts That

question 12

Multiple Choice

The principle of comparative advantage asserts that

• A)not all countries can benefit from trade with other countries.
• B)the world price of a good will prevail in all countries,regardless of whether those countries allow international trade in that good.
• C)countries can become better off by exporting goods,but they cannot become better off by importing goods.
• D)countries can become better off by specializing in what they do best.

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Definitions:

Market Segmentation

The process of dividing a broad consumer or business market into sub-groups of consumers or segments based on shared characteristics.

Process

A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.

Mass Customization

A strategy that combines the low costs of mass production with the flexibility of individual customization.

Build-to-order

A production approach where products are not made until an order is received, allowing for high customization and minimizing inventory costs.