Economics – 6/04/13

I.  Bellwork:   Q&A –

Country X

Country Y

Grapefruit

10/tons

15/tons

Olives

40/tons

30/tons

 

 

 

 

 

Explain your answer and show/compare both mathematical relationships

1. Which country has the comparative advantage in producing grapefruit?

2. Which country has the comparative advantage in producing olives?

II.  Objective:

  • Assess the impact of trade policies on domestic activity and world trade.

III.  Review 16-1

  • Page 444 – Gains from Trade- Understand the Graph

IV.  Discuss 16-2 Barriers to International Trade: pgs. 447-454

V.  Classwork

  • Page 447 Content Vocabulary  (11)

VI.  Absolute & Comparative Advantage Quiz


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