Both the Theory of Comparative Advantage in Production and the H-O

question 48

Multiple Choice

Both the theory of comparative advantage in production and the H-O theory provide ______ as a basis for international trade.

• A) factor endowments
• B) trade surplus theory
• C) foreign direct investment
• D) managed trade theory
• E) trade deficit theory

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