The Assumption of Diminishing Returns in the Heckscher-Ohlin Model Means

question 6

Multiple Choice

The assumption of diminishing returns in the Heckscher-Ohlin model means that, unlike in the Ricardian model, it is likely that

• A) countries will not be fully specialized in one product.
• B) countries will benefit from free international trade.
• C) countries will consume outside their production possibility frontier.
• D) comparative advantage will not determine the direction of trade.
• E) global production will decrease under trade.

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Definitions:

Thrifts

Financial institutions that primarily accept savings deposits and make mortgage loans, including savings and loan associations, savings banks, and credit unions.

Market Risk

The risk of losses in investments due to factors that affect the overall performance of the financial markets, such as economic changes or natural disasters.

Purchasing Power Risk

The risk that the value of money will decrease over time due to inflation, affecting the real value of investments and savings.

Investment Principal

A sum of money invested initially in a financial instrument or vehicle, which serves as the base on which returns or interest is calculated.