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Which country should specialize in the production of cocoa based on the concept of absolute advantage?
Which country should specialize in the production of cocoa based on the concept of absolute advantage?
What is the primary argument made by Smith regarding production and trade between countries?
What is the primary argument made by Smith regarding production and trade between countries?
If Ghana chooses to specialize in cocoa production, what could be the maximum amount of cocoa it can produce with its resources?
If Ghana chooses to specialize in cocoa production, what could be the maximum amount of cocoa it can produce with its resources?
Which factor gives South Korea an absolute advantage in the production of rice?
Which factor gives South Korea an absolute advantage in the production of rice?
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In trading goods, what benefit does England receive by specializing in textiles?
In trading goods, what benefit does England receive by specializing in textiles?
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What does the production possibility frontier (PPF) represent for a country?
What does the production possibility frontier (PPF) represent for a country?
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How many tons of rice can South Korea produce if it specializes in rice production?
How many tons of rice can South Korea produce if it specializes in rice production?
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What is the implication of countries producing goods at home that they can buy for a lower cost from others?
What is the implication of countries producing goods at home that they can buy for a lower cost from others?
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Study Notes
Specialization and Trade
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Countries should focus on producing goods they're best at (absolute advantage) and trade for others.
- Example: England specializes in textiles, France in wine.
- Smith's argument: Don't produce goods at home if they can be bought cheaper from other countries.
- Specialization benefits all involved countries through trade.
Production Possibility Frontier (PPF)
- PPF represents all possible combinations of goods a country can produce with its resources.
- Ghana's PPF (GG') shows it can produce 20 tons of cocoa or 10 tons of rice, or a combination.
- South Korea's PPF (KK') shows it can produce 5 tons of cocoa or 20 tons of rice, or a combination.
- Ghana has an absolute advantage in cocoa production (uses fewer resources).
- South Korea has an absolute advantage in rice production (uses fewer resources).
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Explore the key concepts of absolute advantage and specialization in trade through real-world examples like England and France. Learn how the Production Possibility Frontier (PPF) illustrates resource allocation in countries like Ghana and South Korea, highlighting their unique advantages in cocoa and rice production.