Practice mode Basic of Economics

Under what condition can two countries benefit from trading with each other?

Correct answer D. Both cost ratios and price ratios are different

Explanation

Gains from trade arise from comparative advantage, which exists when countries' opportunity cost ratios, reflected in relative price ratios, differ.

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