Chapter 8

The International Sector

Trade and Finance

By the end of this chapter you will be able to:

1. Use comparative advantage to show how countries can gain from specialization and trade.

2. Given a particular two-country, two-good situation, determine which country will trade which good and indicate the feasible range for the terms of trade.

3. Given a particular two-country, two-good situation, and specific terms of trade, use consumption possibility frontiers to demonstrate that trade can be beneficial.

4. Evaluate common arguments in favor of trade restrictions.

5. Distinguish between a quota and a tariff.

6. Use demand and supply analysis to outline the costs involved in the imposition of a tariff.

7. Use demand and supply analysis ...

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