Question

Read the following details and determine why international trade is possible between these two countries.
Koopmansville has many natural lakes and streams. As a result, its residents grow up on the water and have a natural sense of how boats should work and be made. Because of that knowledge, even though there is demand for canoes in both countries, all of the canoe factories have located themselves in Koopmansville to take advantage of local knowledge. Despite their similarities, Cassvania and Koopmansville are able to trade because of:________.
a. external economies of scale.
b. increasing returns to scale

Answer 1

Answer:

Despite their similarities, Cassvania and Koopmansville are able to trade because of:________.

a. external economies of scale.

Explanation:

Koopmansville enjoys external economies of scale over Cassavania in the production of canoes.  These benefits come in the form of lower production and operating costs and reduced variable costs per unit as a result of operational efficiencies and synergies.  In addition, the residents of Koopmansville, given their environment, have natural sense of boat-making.