Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · International trade and free trade

International trade and free trade — practice question

Country X sends agricultural commodities to country Y, whereas country Y sends industrial goods to country X. If the trade pattern between X and Y is explained by the theory of comparative advantage, what conclusion can be drawn from this?

  • ABoth countries derive an equal benefit from engaging in trade.
  • BCountry X has more fertile agricultural land than country Y.
  • CNeither country has an absolute advantage in the production of both sets of goods.
  • DThe opportunity cost of producing agricultural commodities is greater in Y than in X.

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