The Heckscher-Ohlin Model Is Famous for Being Elegant and Mathematically

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Essay

The Heckscher-Ohlin model is famous for being elegant and mathematically sophisticated, yet failing to describe reality. One manifestation of this fact is Trefler's Case of Missing Trade. Explain what exactly is missing. In what sense is it missing?
How would you explain why it is missing?
How can a relaxation of the identical production functions explain the case of the missing trade?
How did the results obtained by Davis and Weinstein strengthen support for the validity of the HO model?

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Definitions:

Binds DNA

Refers to proteins or molecules that attach to DNA, influencing its function and regulation.

Calcium Ions

Positively charged atoms of calcium, playing vital roles in various physiological processes, including muscle contraction and neurotransmission.

Calmodulin

A calcium-binding messenger protein present in all eukaryotic cells, involved in various cellular processes by interacting with other proteins.

Phospholipid Second Messengers

Molecules derived from phospholipids that act within cells to transmit signals from a variety of receptors to their target molecules.