The firms most likely able to export a significant amount of goods are those that are already large enough to benefit from economies of scale.

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Pro: By contrast, smaller firms will have to compete with imports from such exceptionally efficient firms, so the smaller entities are unlikely to remain competitive.

Is more trade always beneficial for countries?

The firms most likely able to export a significant amount of goods are those that are already large enough to benefit from economies of scale.

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By contrast, smaller firms will have to compete with imports from such exceptionally efficient firms, so the smaller entities are unlikely to remain competitive.

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The firms most likely able to export a significant amount of goods are those that are already large enough to benefit from economies of scale.

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By contrast, smaller firms will have to compete with imports from such exceptionally efficient firms, so the smaller entities are unlikely to remain competitive.