Why the United States Exports Airplanes
1. Figure 7.2(a) shows U.S. demand and U.S. supply with no international trade. The price of an airplane is $100 million
2. Boeing produces 400 airplanes a year and U.S. airlines buy 400 a year
3. Figure 7.2(b) shows the market in the United States with international trade. World demand and world supply of airplanes determine the world price of a airplane at $150 million
4. The world price exceeds $100 million, so the United States has a comparative advantage in producing airplanes
5. With international trade, the price of an airplane in the United States rises to $150 million
6. At $150 million, U.S. airlines buy 200 jets a year
7. At $150 million, Boeing produces 700 airplanes a year
8. The United States exports 500 airplanes a year