If a Country Has a Comparative Advantage in Producing Rice

question 46

Essay

If a country has a comparative advantage in producing rice and a comparative disadvantage in producing pencils, does the Ricardian model predict that the real wage in rice production will fall and the real wage in pencil production will rise as a result of international trade? Explain.

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Definitions:

Mental Talents

Innate or developed abilities in cognitive tasks, creative processes, or problem-solving activities.

Income Equality

A measure or concept where everyone has the same income or very similar incomes, minimizing the gap between the wealthy and the poor.

Tax-Transfer Program

Government initiatives designed to redistribute income through the tax system, often aiming to reduce poverty.

Economic Equality

A state in which individuals or groups within a society have similar economic conditions, including access to resources, opportunities, and outcomes.