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

International trade and free trade — practice question

(a)[8]

In a two-country setting, one nation is more efficient at producing one product while the other nation is more efficient at producing a different product. Explain why specialisation and trade usually bring benefits to both countries.

(b)[12]

Imagine that one country is more efficient in producing both products. Discuss whether specialisation and trade will always benefit both countries.

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