Sentoria is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean. Its geographical location is advantageous since it has access to a variety of aquatic life forms and also a number of freshwater sources that provide for fisheries. The lack of arable land drives local demand for seafood. The competition in the domestic fishing industry is fierce and enables Sentoria to be one of the major exporters of seafood. Which of the following theories of international trade best explains Sentoria's dominance as an exporter of seafood:

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22 September, 17:17

Sentoria is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean. Its geographical location is advantageous since it has access to a variety of aquatic life forms and also a number of freshwater sources that provide for fisheries. The lack of arable land drives local demand for seafood. The competition in the domestic fishing industry is fierce and enables Sentoria to be one of the major exporters of seafood. Which of the following theories of international trade best explains Sentoria's dominance as an exporter of seafood:

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Sylvia Franklin · Answer 1

B) Theory of national competitive advantage

Explanation:

The diamond theory of national competitive advantage was developed by Michael Porter. It states that a country must focus on the attributes and industries that allow it to outperform other competing countries.

In this case, Sentoria is in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, so its main industry should be related to seafood. What else could they export?