Suppose that two countries, A and B, employ the same technology in the production of a good. External economies of scale apply in both countries. Analyze the effects of trade on long-run production levels if country A has a comparatively lower cost of production when trade begins.
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Initially, both countries A and B have the same technology and external economies of scale. This means that as the production level increases, the average cost of production decreases. Show more…
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