Two countries engaged in trade in products with scale economies, produced under conditions of monopolistic competition, are likely to be engaged in

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When two countries engage in trade in products with scale economies, produced under conditions of monopolistic competition, they are likely to be engaged in intra-industry trade. This type of trade involves countries trading similar goods rather than completely different goods (inter-industry trade) and can lead to specialization and economies of scale for both countries. Immiserizing trade occurs when a country experiences a decrease in welfare due to increased trade, while Heckscher-Ohlinean trade refers to trade based on differences in factor endowments (such as labor or capital). Price competition is a general term that does not specifically relate to the characteristics mentioned in the question.

Two Countries Engaged in Trade in Products with Scale Economies