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Classical/Country-based Theories of International Trade

Total questions: 6

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Regarding Mercantilism, what was the primary focus for a nation's economic strength?

a)

Accumulation of wealth, particularly gold and silver

b)

Accumulation of technology

c)

Accumulation of raw materials

d)

Accumulation of foreign currency

2.

Which theory emphasizes the efficiency of production as the primary determinant of a nation's success in international trade?

a)

Absolute Advantage theory

b)

Heckscher-Ohlin Theory

c)

Mercantilism theory

d)

Comparative Advantage theory

3.

According to the Absolute Advantage theory, what determines the value of a good?

a)

Market demand

b)

Government subsidies

c)

Labor required for production

d)

Capital investment

4.

What is the goal of specialization based on Absolute Advantage theory?

a)

Minimizing imports

b)

Maximizing national wealth

c)

Achieving self-sufficiency

d)

Maximizing domestic production

5.

What does the Comparative Advantage Theory suggest countries should specialize in?

a)

Goods with lower opportunity costs

b)

Goods in which they have an absolute advantage

c)

Goods with high production costs

d)

Goods with higher demand

6.

According to the Comparative Advantage theory, what factor determines trade patterns between countries?

a)

Absolute advantage

b)

Market demand

c)

Transportation costs

d)

Opportunity cost