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Comparative advantage

The name for the ability of one business entity to engage in production at a lower opportunity cost than another entity. Comparative advantage, rather than Absolute advantage, is useful in determining what should be produced and what should be acquired though Trade.

Related Terms: 8 Absolute advantage, Comparative advantage, Low, Owe, PPO, Term, Trade, Unit
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