International Trade Theory
Mercantilism
Mercantilism Pillage the lands - do whatever it takes to increase your trade surplus.
Mercantilism Used high import barriers and export subsidies.
Mercantilism Increased national wealth but decreased consumer satisfaction
Mercantilism Neomercantilism the more recent strategy of countries that use protectionist trade policies in an attempt to run favourable balances of trade and/or accomplish particular social or political objectives
Adam Smith 1776
Absolute Advantage
Comparative Advantage
Competitive Advantage
Competitive Advantage Four Determinants Factor Endowments
Competitive Advantage Four Determinants Demand Conditions
Competitive Advantage Four Determinants Related and Supporting Industries
Competitive Advantage Four Determinants Firm Strategy, Structure and Rivalry
Global Strategic Rivalry Theory Firms struggle to gain sustainable competitive advantage through:
Global Strategic Rivalry Theory Gain Competitive Advantage Through: Owning intellectual property rights
Global Strategic Rivalry Theory Investing in research and development
Global Strategic Rivalry Theory Achieving economies of scale or scope
Global Strategic Rivalry Theory Exploiting the experience curve