Assignment:
Critical Thinking: Comparative Advantage Vs. New Trade Theory
Read Carbaugh (2017), and view Paul Krugman's 2008 Nobel Prize speech.
In a critical essay, compare and contrast the theory of comparative advantage as presented by Carbaugh (2017) with Krugman's (2008) critique of comparative advantage (also known as new trade theory). Examine the implications of factor endowment theory in the case of trade between countries with different endowments (e.g., different endowments of labor and capital). Assess the aims of Saudi Vision 2030 in relation to factor endowment theory and new trade theory.
Directions:
Your essay is required to be 4 to 5 pages in length, which does not include the title page, abstract or required reference page, which are never a part of the content minimum requirements.
Support your submission with course material concepts, principles and theories from the textbook and at least three scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles. Use the Saudi Digital Library to find your resources.
Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and follow APA style guidelines.
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