<p>There is no such thing as an &quot;acquired advantage theory&quot; in international trade. Adam Smith used the term &quot;acquired advantage&quot; (e.g. through acquired skills in production) to distinguish it from a &quot;natural advantage&quot; (e.g. through abundant resources) one country has over another country. Both are parts of what would now be called an absolute advantage.</p>

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<p>Is it the comparative advantage or absolute advantage or something all together different?</p>

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What is the acquired advantage theory in international trade?
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# What is the acquired advantage theory in international trade?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2023-01-10)

Is it the comparative advantage or absolute advantage or something all together different?

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### Answer by username_1 on 2023-01-12. Score: 2

There is no such thing as an "acquired advantage theory" in international trade. Adam Smith used the term "acquired advantage" (e.g. through acquired skills in production) to distinguish it from a "natural advantage" (e.g. through abundant resources) one country has over another country. Both are parts of what would now be called an absolute advantage.


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