It is comparative advantage – the relative advantage resources have, in given uses, over resources in other uses – that determines the most efficient way to employ one’s resources.
Hence we should specialize in the production of those goods in which we think we have the greatest comparative advantage. Bearing in mind that human capital consists of skills, knowledge and experience.
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This example is given in 'The Wealth of Nations', by Adam Smith:
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