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Jan 25, 2026 4 min

Comparative Advantage: How Cooperation Multiplies the Global Pie

from Intellectually Curious Hosted by Mike Breault

An accessible dive into one of economics' most counterintuitive ideas: why trading what you're best at makes everyone better off—even if you're better at everything. We retrace David Ricardo's England vs. Portugal story, modernize it with Haberler's opportunity-cost framing, and examine Japan's dramatic switch to trade. From global value chains to personal career choices, learn how to apply comparative advantage to decisions big and small. Note: This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes. Please double-check any critical information. Sponsored by Embersilk LLC

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