Macroeconomics
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ISBN: 9781337617390
Author: Roger A. Arnold
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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"Poor countries like Malawi have no absolute advantages. They have poor soil, low investments in formal education and hence low-skill workers, no capital, and no natural resources to speak of. Because they have no advantage, they cannot benefit from trade."
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Which of the following is not a true statement about gains from trade?
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If a country experiences gains from trade, it is better off than it would be without
trade.
Gains from trade means an increase in total surplus.
Gains from trade are typically not distributed equally between consumers and
producers.
Gains from trade only benefit producers.
Since many companies cut jobs or outsource overseas when they cannot compete with foreign companies, does that mean free trade is a bad idea and does not serve our interests?
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