Practice mode Basic of Economics

Which principle states that a country can still gain from trading certain goods even if its partners can produce them more cheaply?

Correct answer C. Comparative Advantage

Explanation

Under comparative advantage, a country gains by specialising in goods where its opportunity cost is lowest, even if it has no absolute cost advantage in anything.

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