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Which of the following describes the reason for international trade?

Which of the following describes the reason for international trade?
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  • A Balance of payment
  • B Absolute cost advantage
  • C Balance of trade
  • D Comparative cost advantage
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Comparative cost advantage explains why countries engage in international trade. A country specializes in producing goods for which it has a lower opportunity cost and exchanges them for goods that other countries can produce relatively more efficiently.

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