The Heckscher-Ohlin theory fails to explain extensive intra-industry trade primarily because it:

CA Foundation · Business Economics · RTP · May 2026
The Heckscher-Ohlin theory fails to explain extensive intra-industry trade primarily because it:
(A) A. Ignores opportunity costs
(B) B. Assumes constant returns to scale
(C) C. Relies on factor price equalization
(D) D. Treats products as homogeneous

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Correct Answer: Option (B)

B. Assumes constant returns to scale

Topics: International Trade

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