Microeconomics: Comparative Advantage
The law of comparative advantage was first mentioned in 1817 by English economist David Ricardo.
A company has a comparative advantage when it is able to provide a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than others, helping it sell the same product at a lower cost, resulting in better margins.
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