The 1987 Study by Bowen, Leamer and Sveikauskas

question 46

Multiple Choice

The 1987 study by Bowen, Leamer and Sveikauskas

• A) proved that the U.S.'s comparative advantage relied on skilled labor.
• B) supported the validity of the Leontief Paradox.
• C) supported the validity of the Heckscher-Ohlin model.
• D) demonstrated that in fact countries tend to use different technologies.
• E) used a two-country and two-product framework.

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