How Globalization Shapes Comparative Advantage in Economies

Discover how globalization enhances comparative advantage, driving economic efficiency in both developed and developing ...

Home Market Effect Explained: Impact on Trade and Economics

Discover how the Home Market Effect explains global trade patterns, why large countries become net exporters, and ...
Morningstar

Awarding LyondellBasell a Narrow Moat Driven by Cost Advantage From North American Operations

We award LyondellBasel a narrow moat based on a cost advantage, mostly driven by its olefins and polyolefins, or O&P, segment in North America. O&P represents about 61% of the overall business, with ...
Morningstar

Dow's Narrow Moat Driven by the Substantial Cost Advantage Enjoyed by Its North American Assets

The U.S. has held a comparative cost advantage since the mid-2000s, indicated by the oil-to-gas ratio (calculated as the spot price for Brent crude oil divided by the spot price for Henry Hub natural ...
East Asia Forum

Capitalising on India's comparative advantages in labour

Through the country's 'Make in India' policy, which aims to promote domestic entrepreneurship and attract foreign investment into high-tech export industries, India's focus on self-reliance has ...