JAMB Economics 2024 Question 28

Question 28

International Trade

Comparative cost doctrine of international trade means specialization in production

  1. A.according to absolute cost advantage
  2. B.according to absolute cost disadvantage
  3. C.according to comparative cost disadvantage
  4. D.according to comparative cost advantage
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (according to comparative cost advantage)

Explanation

The comparative cost theory says each country should specialise in the goods it produces at the lowest opportunity cost, i.e. where it has a comparative cost advantage.