Which of the following describes the reason for international trade

A.

Balance of payment

B.

Comparative cost advantage

C.

Absolute cost advantage

D.

Balance of trade

Correct answer is B

Comparative advantage is an economic term that refers to an economy's ability to produce goods and services at a lower opportunity cost than that of trade partners. Countries mainly enter into international trade to buy goods and services that they would normally produce at a higher cost compared to buying it from another country that is producing it a relatively low cost