JAMB Economics 1989 Question 42

Question 42

International Trade

International and inter-regional trade differ primarily because

  1. A.comparative advantage is relevant to the former but not to the latter
  2. B.products flow across national boundaries
  3. C.there are different resource supplies among countries of the world
  4. D.of regulation from GATT.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (products flow across national boundaries)

Explanation

International trade crosses national borders, bringing different currencies, customs duties and laws; trade between regions of one country does not.