The first edition of A Concise Guide to Macroeconomics by David A. Moss was published in 2007—just as one of the world's great economic downturns was taking off. The second edition has just been ...

A comparative advantage means having the lowest cost of producing a product. Numerous factors contribute to comparative advantage. Having a comparative advantage allows a company to lower prices on ...

Mary Hall is a editor for Investopedia's Advisor Insights, in addition to being the editor of several books and doctoral papers. Mary received her bachelor's in English from Kent State University with ...

A comparative advantage can be something inherent, in the way a person’s height might make them better at basketball. It can also be developed and improved, the way one basketball player can become ...

Firms with strong competitive edges excel in cost, differentiation, and customer service. Competitive advantage means producing goods or services more efficiently than rivals. Investors should look ...

David Ricardo's concept of comparative advantage is an important premise in international trade theory because it explains how and why countries trade, even when one country can produce all things ...