Skill premium in the Heckscher-Ohlin Model
Suppose that we are within Heckscher-Ohlin model with perfect
competition. There are two goods (computers and shoes), and two
factors of production: Skilled labor (H) and unskilled labor (L).
The country has 10 skilled workers and 20 unskilled workers. Each
factor is mobile across industries. The production function in the
computer industry is given by: YC =
LC1/3 HC2/3. The
production function in the shoe industry is given by: YS
= LS2/3 HS1/3. Denote...
) State the Heckscher-Ohlin (H-O) Theorem, and explain what it
means. What are the initial assumptions? Use diagrams with PPFs,
indifference curves, and price lines to demonstrate the H-O theorem
and to show the existence of (A) Comparative advantage and (B)
Gains from trade. What happens to the production of each good in
each country under free trade as opposed to autarky?
One of the propositions that flows from the
Heckscher-Ohlin model is the factor-price equalization theorem.
Explain factor-price equalization, and show how the movement of
goods between two countries substitutes for factor movements with
the same impact on factor prices
Explain in your own words (50 words maximum) each
concept below:a) The Ricardian Model vs. the Heckscher-Ohlin Trade Model.b) Shallow vs. Deep Integrationc) The OLI Theory
Once trade opens up in a two country two commodity model
of the Heckscher-Ohlin theorem, what happens to the prices of the
two commodities in each country? What happens to the returns to the
factors of production in each country?
. Heckscher-Ohlin Model A. Assumptions of the model B. Factor
abundance and the shape of the PPF C. Factor abundance and the
pattern of trade D. Graphical representation of effect of trade on
Production and consumption E. Effect of trade on labor demand and
factor prices F. The Leontieff paradox
What is the Heckscher-Ohlin theorem? Using the case studies in
the chapter on U.S. trade with China describe the theory and the
resulting trade patterns that would support it.
Stolper-Samuelson theorem
In the Heckscher-Ohlin model, suppose a relatively
capital-abundant country opens to trade. Who gains? Check all that
apply.
Multiple answers:You can select more than one option
A:
Workers
B:
Owners of capital
C:
The country as a whole
An important assumption in the Heckscher-Ohlin model is that the
tastes are the same in both countries. Suppose that tastes are
different in the Home and Foreign for the two goods, airplanes and
shirts. Is it possible for a capital-abundant country (Foreign) to
export the labor-intensive good (shirts) if tastes are different?
If so, draw a PPF-indifference curve diagram for Home and a PPF
indifference curve diagram for Foreign that illustrates this
case.