The Theory of Absolute Advantage Destroys the Mercantilist Idea That

question 38

Multiple Choice

The theory of absolute advantage destroys the mercantilist idea that international trade is a ________.

• A) positive-sum game
• B) zero-sum game
• C) negative-sum game
• D) win-win game

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