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Mankiw 5th Chapter 03
Chapter 3: Interdependence and the Gains from Trade
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Economics
Undergraduate 2
06/10/2010

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Term
absolute advantage
Definition
The ability to produce a good using fewer inputs than another producer.
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comparative advantage
Definition
The ability to produce a good at a lower opportunity cost than another producer.
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exports
Definition
Goods and services that are produced domestically and sold abroad.
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imports
Definition
Goods and services that are produced abroad and sold domestically.
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opportunity cost
Definition
Whatever must be given up to obtain some item.
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