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"Comparative Advantage"

By Kimberly Amadeo, About.com

Definition: The inherent qualities of a country that make it more competitive. In the U.S., it has been its large land mass, accessible oil, and financial sophistication that have allowed it to be competitive.

Examples: Cheap oil has given the U.S. a powerful comparative advantage.

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