The Principle of Comparative Advantage Does Not Provide Answers to Certain

question 67

Multiple Choice

The principle of comparative advantage does not provide answers to certain questions. One of those questions is

• A)Do specialization and trade benefit more than one party to a trade?
• B)Is it absolute advantage or comparative advantage that really matters?
• C)How are the gains from trade shared among the parties to a trade?
• D)Is it possible for specialization and trade to increase total output of traded goods?

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Definitions:

Marginal Costs

The escalation in total expenses resulting from the manufacture of an additional product or service unit.

Study Time

A period dedicated to academic work or learning outside of formal teaching sessions.

Marginal Analysis

A review of the extra advantages gained from an activity in relation to the extra expenses it generates.

Benefit

The advantage or gain received from a decision, action, or policy, often used in the analysis of choices in economics.