According to the Gravity Model, a Characteristic That Tends to Affect

question 3

Multiple Choice

According to the gravity model, a characteristic that tends to affect the probability of trade existing between any two countries is

• A) their cultural affinity.
• B) the average weight/value of their traded goods.
• C) their colonial-historical ties.
• D) the distance between them.
• E) the number of different product varieties produced by their industries.

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Definitions:

Obligation

A duty or commitment that an individual is bound to by law, promise, moral principles, or social norms, requiring them to act in a certain way.

Closely Intertwined

Deeply connected or linked in a way that makes separation difficult, often describing relationships or processes.

Compromise

An agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

Sacrifices

Forgoing of personal desires or assets for the benefit of others or for a greater purpose.