International Economics
International Economics
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781305887633
Author: Robert Carbaugh
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Determine the basic questions that modern trade theory faces.

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The modern trade theory divides the gains from trade into gains from production and gains from consumption. Basically, the modern theory addresses the following three questions:

  • What constitutes the basis for trade?
  • What trade conditions are nations exporting and importing certain products?
  • What are the production and consumption benefits from trade?

These are the basic three questions that modern theory is concerned.

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