Interdependence and Trade

2/1/2001


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Table of Contents

Interdependence and Trade

How do we satisfy our wants and needs in a global economy?

Interdependence and Trade

Interdependence and Trade

Why is interdependence the norm?

What determines the pattern of production and trade?

A Parable for the Modern Economy

Self-Sufficiency

The Farmer and the Rancher Specialize and Trade

The Principle of Comparative Advantage

Differences in Costs of Production

Absolute Advantage

Comparative Advantage

Specialization and Trade

Absolute Advantage

Comparative Advantage

The Principle of Comparative Advantage

Benefits of Trade

Adam Smith and Trade

David Ricardo and Trade

Summary

Summary

Summary

Author: Mark P. Karscig

Email: stutes@mnstate.edu

Home Page: web.mnstate.edu/stutes