Economics – 1/10/12

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.  Absolute & Comparative Advantage Quiz

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

·         Why do countries restrict trade?

·         Types of trade restrictions?

·         GATT & WTO

V.  Classwork


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