JAMB Economics 2009 Question 35

Question 35

International Trade

According to the theory of comparative advantage, specialization will result in

  1. A.labour-intensive method of production
  2. B.capital-intensive method of production
  3. C.efficient allocation of resources
  4. D.efficient distribution of output
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Answer: C (efficient allocation of resources)

Explanation

Each country produces what it makes at the lowest opportunity cost, so world resources are used more efficiently.