RUNNNG HEAD: Microeconomics
Microeconomics
International Trade
All the countries in the world are dependent on each other nowadays. Countries need natural resources that are not present in their homeland or they may also be in need of some finished goods that they don't produce. This interdependency gives a beginning to trade between countries. The notion of international trade has become quite common nowadays as all the countries are participating in it. In addition to fulfilling the requirements of the country, international trade also increases overall efficiency of the production of a good. As some countries have the resources to produce certain goods at a lower cost than other countries. So, that cost efficient country can be given the chance to produce that good for other countries as well so that the overall cost of that product falls. The decision of international trade is undertaken by economies keeping either comparative or absolute advantage in mind. (Lipsey and Harbury, 1994)
2. Economic Growth
Economic growth is referred to as the increase in the full production potential of a country. This means that a country will have more production and employment options available growth is considered to be a macro and microeconomic issue. It can be shown by an outward shift in the production possibility curve of an economy. This means that an economy can produce more of everything or some products without reducing the production of other goods. Numerous factors can cause economic growth in a country and international trade is one of these factors. (Lipsey and Harbury, 1994)
3. Trade and Economic Growth
Trade and economic growth share a positive relationship. Recently, there has been a visible increase...
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