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comparative advantagethe ability of an individual or group to carry out a particular economic activity more efficiently than another activity

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the ability of an individual or group to carry out a particular economic activity more efficiently than another activity

Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈpærətɪv ədˈvæntɪdʒ/

Korean meaning: 다른 경제활동보다 특정 경제활동을 더 효율적으로 수행할 수 있는 능력, 비교우위

Korean pronunciation: 컴**페**러티브 어**드밴**티지

Example Sentences

  • Even though I'm terrible at both cooking and cleaning, I have a comparative advantage in cooking because I only burn the food half the time.
  • Japan's comparative advantage in automobile manufacturing helped it become a global leader in the industry.
  • My comparative advantage in procrastination is so strong that I could write a book about it... tomorrow.

comparative advantage

NOUN

//kəmˈpærətɪv ədˈvæntɪdʒ//

the ability of an individual or group to carry out a particular economic activity more efficiently than another activity

comparative advantage concept
💡 Concept

the ability of an individual or group to carry out a particular economic activity more efficiently than another activity

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comparative advantage rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Turn every disadvantage into comparative advantage!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kəmˈpærətɪv ədˈvæntɪdʒ/
🇬🇧 UK/kəmˈpærətɪv ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/

🌳Etymology

Rootcompar-
Suffix--ative

Origin

19세기 경제학자 데이비드 리카도가 제시한 경제학 개념으로, 'comparative(비교하는)'와 'advantage(우위, 이점)'가 결합되어 탄생했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Even though I'm terrible at both cooking and cleaning, I have a comparative advantage in cooking because I only burn the food half the time.

Japan's comparative advantage in automobile manufacturing helped it become a global leader in the industry.

😄 Fun example

My comparative advantage in procrastination is so strong that I could write a book about it... tomorrow.

Countries should focus on industries where they have comparative advantage to maximize economic efficiency.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

competitive edgerelative advantageeconomic superiority

Antonyms

comparative disadvantagecompetitive weakness

Related

absolute advantageopportunity costtrade specializationeconomic efficiency