EXAM IS COMING!!!!! This is everything you need for this topic! I got A* studying this, soooooo it will probably reduce your time and effort to find a tutor and it will be more beneficial than your class notes!!! Check out for other summaries in my uploads.
1.1.2 Specialization and trade (Ricardo)
a) Absolute and comparative advantage
Absolute advantage: Where a country can produce more than another country of a
good given the same amount of resources
Comparative advantage: Where a country can produce more of one good at a lower
o/c than another country
~End up increasing global output, allow you to produce above PPF
*output -人地除自己(have CA geh pt dun move)
*input - 自己除人地
*autarky = no trade at all
Assumptions and limitations:
Assumptions Limitations
1. AC remains constant (no EOS/DOS) Increase specialization leads to DOS (=
AC rises)
2. No trade barriers Pay tariff which increase costs OR quota
which doesn’t allow u to sell so much
3. No transport costs In reality very expensive which increase
costs (costs increases as u ship more)
4. No externalities
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller antheachung7720. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £7.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.