Trade between Similar Economies

Countries with similar economies are more likely to trade with one another, especially if they are at a similar development level, have political or security partnerships, or have cultural ties. Why might that be? Consider that qustion as you read this section, and then answer the questions at the end of the section.

Glossary

intra-industry trade
international trade of goods within the same industry
splitting up the value chain
many of the different stages of producing a good happen in different geographic locations
value chain
how a good is produced in stages