Ricardian Model of Trade –
Consider the following 2 X 2 Ricardian model of trade:
Output per labour-hour
Nation
Wheat
(metric tonnes)
Cloth
(metres)
Canada
6
4
U.K.
1
3
Who has the absolute advantage in wheat? Explain. (
2 marks)
Canada, because it can produce more wheat
Who has the absolute advantage in cloth?
Explain. ( 2 marks)
Canada. It can produce more
cloth.
Who has the comparative advantage in wheat? Explain (
2.5 marks)
Canada -...