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Mutual Benefits of Specialization Despite Cost Differences

A significant and somewhat surprising benefit of specialization is that all producers—whether they are individuals, firms, or countries—can gain from trading, even in situations where one producer could manufacture a good at a lower absolute cost than another. By specializing based on their differing production abilities and then engaging in trade, all parties can ultimately benefit from the arrangement.

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