Other Economics Answers

State the assumptions of the Heckscher–Ohlin theory. What is the meaning and importance of each of these assumptions?

In what ways does the Heckscher–Ohlin theory represent an extension of the trade model presented in the previous chapters? What did classical economists say on these matters?

It has often been said that OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) operates as a cartel and is able to set petroleum prices by restricting supplies. Do you agree? Explain.

Suppose that the terms of trade of a nation improved from 100 to 110 over a given period of time.

(a) By how much did the terms of trade of its trade partner deteriorate? (b) In what sense can this be said to be unfavorable to the trade partner? Does this mean that the welfare of the trade partner has definitely declined?

Draw a figure showing the equilibrium point with trade for two nations that face constant opportunity costs. 

In what way is a nation’s offer curve similar to:

(a) a demand curve?

(b) a supply curve? In what way is the offer curve different from the usual demand and supply curves?

In what way does our trade model represent a general equilibrium model? In what way does it not? In what ways does our trade model require further extension?

What does an improvement in a nation’s terms of trade mean? What effect does this have on the nation’s welfare?