Question 1
How does the existence of non-tradeable goods affect the extent of potential gains from trade?
Your response should be at least 75 words in length.
Question 2
The theories of absolute and comparative advantage focus on production efficiency or productivity. Despite their powerful predictive capabilities, these theories are limited. What are the considerations that might limit the extent to which these theories are realistic?
Your response should be at least 75 words in length.
Question 3
In the 1980s (and to a certain degree again today), many people (mostly blue-collar workers rather than professionals and highly educated workers) recommended restrictions on imports. Is this a shortsighted policy or a rational one in view of the interests of union members? How does the answer depend on the model of trade?
Your response should be at least 75 words in length.
United States |
France |
|
Computer |
60 |
50 |
Wine |
20 |
25 |
Your response should be at least 75 words in length.
Course Textbook(s)
Feenstra, R. C., & Taylor, A. M. (2017). International trade (4th ed.). New York, NY: Worth.
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