When a Country Loses Its Comparative Advantage in the Production

question 114

Multiple Choice

When a country loses its comparative advantage in the production of a good it:

• A) should stop trading and become self-sufficient.
• B) will gain the comparative advantage in the production of another good.
• C) will become a loser in trade in the long run.
• D) will still have the absolute advantage in the production of the good.

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

The ability of a country or entity to produce a specific good or service at a lower opportunity cost than others.

World Price

It indicates the global market price of a good or service, established through the interaction of supply and demand across international borders.

Domestic Price

The price of a good or service within a country, influenced by local demand and supply among other factors.

International Trade Theory

encompasses the concepts and principles explaining the exchange of goods, services, and capital across national borders, focusing on patterns, benefits, and effects of trade.