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International Econ Midterm 2
RIcardian, Specific Factors, Heckscher-Olin Models. Heckscher-Olin, Stolper-Samuelson, and Rybczynksi Theorems.
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Economics
Undergraduate 3
10/31/2012

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Ricardian Model
Definition
(Comparative Advantage) - Single factor - Long run - Everyone benefits from trade - Complete Specialization - Wages don't equalize with increased factors
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Specific Factors Model
Definition
(Cluster Fuck)
- Focuses on factor increase/decrease
- Short run
- Allows for distributional effects
- Winners and losers exist
- Ambiguous gains are made
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Heckscher-Olin Model
Definition
(Factor Abundance)
- Focuses on mobile factors
- Long run
- Allows for distributional effects
- Factor used heavily in exports will gain
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Heckscher-Olin Theorem
Definition
Country exports good that uses the abundant factor (pattern of trade)
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Stolper-Samuelson Theorem
Definition
In long run, an increase in the relative price of a good will increase real earnings of the factor used intensively for it (who wins/loses)
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Rybczynski Theorem
Definition
An increase in a factor will increase output of the good that uses it intensively in the long run (factor ups and downs)
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Leontief Paradox
Definition
Refutes Heckscher-Olin Theorem
- Doesn't distinguish between skilled and unskilled labor
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TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance)
Definition
Gives work training, stipends, jobs to those who have lost their jobs due to foreign trade
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Fair Trade
Definition
Trading in an honorable and charitable manner with developing countries who produce raw materials and staples
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