The World of Trade

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According to Adam Smith, why is trade undertaken by two or more countries?

  • Because of factor endowments
  • Because of autarky
  • Because of absolute advantage (correct)
  • Because of comparative advantage

According to David Ricardo, why is trade undertaken by two or more countries?

  • Because of autarky
  • Because of factor endowments
  • Because of comparative advantage (correct)
  • Because of absolute advantage

What is autarky?

  • The type of commodities that are exported or imported
  • The increase in welfare resulting from international trade
  • The absence of trade (correct)
  • The presence of trade

What are the reasons for specialization?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pattern of trade?

<p>The type of commodities that are exported or imported (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Adam Smith, why is trade undertaken by two or more countries?

<p>Because of absolute advantage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is autarky?

<p>The absence of trade (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Heckscher-Ohlin, why is trade undertaken by two or more countries?

<p>Because of factor endowments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the reasons for specialization?

<p>Better knowledge, resources, geographical advantage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are gains from trade?

<p>The increase in welfare resulting from international trade (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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