Reading 19 International Trade and Capital Flows (Layout)
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This reading is organized as follows:
Section 2 defines basic terminology used in the reading and describes patterns and trends in international trade and capital flows. It also discusses the benefits of international trade, distinguishes between absolute and comparative advantage, and explains two traditional models of comparative advantage.
Section 3 describes trade restrictions and their implications and discusses the motivation for, and advantages of, trade agreements.
Section 4 describes the balance of payments.
Section 5 discusses the function and objectives of international organizations that facilitate trade.