Define the Terms of Trade

question 30

Essay

Define the terms of trade.

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual or country to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than competitors.

Production Possibilities Curve

A graph that shows the combinations of two goods that an economy can produce using all its resources efficiently.

Comparative Advantage

The capacity of a party to produce products or services with a lesser opportunity cost compared to others.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of the next best alternative foregone when making a decision.