The Product Life Cycle Theory Predicts That Comparative Advantage Shifts

question 91

Multiple Choice

The product life cycle theory predicts that comparative advantage shifts away from the country of origin if:

• A)the product is introduced in many countries simultaneously.
• B)the product is highly demanded in international markets.
• C)the demand for the product drastically declines in the domestic market of the country where it was invented.
• D)other countries have lower manufacturing costs using the now-standardized technology.
• E)other countries develop highly skilled labor forces to improve product quality.

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