Why Do Nations Trade?
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Why do firms engage in international trade?

  • To avoid economic losses
  • To engage in win-win deals with other firms (correct)
  • To assert political dominance
  • To dominate the global market
  • What is the key reason firms in one nation trade with firms in other nations according to the resource-based view?

  • To import hard-to-imitate exports (correct)
  • To influence institutional rules
  • To imitate competitors
  • To achieve trade dominance
  • What is the main purpose of different rules governing trade according to the institution-based view?

  • To determine how gains from trade are shared or not shared (correct)
  • To ensure trade monopolies
  • To restrict imports
  • To regulate export prices
  • What does a trade deficit mean for a nation's economy?

    <p>Importing more than exporting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between classical and modern theories of trade?

    <p>Time period they originated from</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key proposition of the factor endowment theory?

    <p>Nations will develop comparative advantage based on their locally abundant factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between classical and modern trade theories?

    <p>Classical trade theories focus on mercantilism, absolute advantage, and comparative advantage, while modern trade theories include product life cycle, strategic trade, and national competitive advantage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea behind mercantilism?

    <p>The wealth of the world is fixed, and a nation that exports more than it imports enjoys a net inflow of money.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main proposition of the theory of absolute advantage?

    <p>Countries should specialize in the production of goods in which they have the greatest absolute advantage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key idea behind the national competitive advantage of industries (or diamond theory)?

    <p>The competitive advantage of certain industries in different nations depends on four aspects: country factor endowments, firm strategy, structure and rivalry, domestic demand and related industries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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