Chapter 3 - Interdependence and the Gains from Trade

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International trade

________ brings more peace and prosperity to all countries.

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producer

A(n) ________ is at an absolute advantage when a smaller quantity of inputs produce a good.

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Imports

________: goods produced abroad and sold domestically.

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Exports

________: goods produced domestically and sold abroad.

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Comparative advantage

________ allows for independence and gains when it comes to trade.

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Adam Smith

________ wrote in his 1776 novel, The Wealth of Nations, analyzing the role of trade and economic independence.

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opportunity cost

A trade- off between the two goods that each producer faces is measured by the ________.

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Absolute advantage

________: the ability to produce a good using fewer inputs than another producer.

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David Ricardo

________, a millionaire stockbroker, was inspired by Adam Smith.

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production possibilities

A(n) ________ frontier showcases all the various mixes of output that an economy can produce.

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Comparative advantages

________ give rise to specialization and trade.

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Comparative advantage

________: the ability to produce a good at a lower opportunity cost than another producer.

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Opportunity cost

________: whatever must be given up to obtain some item.

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comparative advantage

When someone is able to specialize in producing goods, they 're at a(n) ________.

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