Absolute Advantage

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Definition of 'Absolute Advantage'

The ability of a country, individual, company or region to produce a good or service at a lower cost per unit than the cost at which any other entity produces that good or service.
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Investopedia explains 'Absolute Advantage'

Entities with absolute advantages can produce something using a smaller number of inputs than another party producing the same product. As such, absolute advantage can reduce costs and boost profits. 

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