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Economics

Comparative Advantage

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First described by David Ricardo in 1817, the principle of comparative advantage shows that even a country with no absolute advantage can still benefit from trade.

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Imagine a lawyer who is also the world's fastest typist. Should she type her own documents? Surprisingly, the answer might be no — and the reason reveals a powerful economic insight.