Chapter Thirteen: Your Nation in the Global Economy presents the concepts of specialization, comparative and absolute advantage, and gains from trade. The history and present situation of the free trade movement is examined. Exchange rates and the balance of payments is highlighted.
     
     Session 1 – Scarcity of Resources
     Session 2 – Comparative Advantage
     Session 3 – The Gains from Trade
     Session 4 – Free Trade
     Session 5 – Exchange Rates
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