What does the ricardian theory state?
a countries should produce all goods and services if they can
b countries should not produce goods and services that minimize opportunity costs
c countries should import goods and services if they are cheaper in other countries
d countries should export all goods and services if they make a profit

Read this quotation. i challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation to show a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with great britain. . our corn will fetch its price in any market in europe. —thomas paine, common sense, 1776 one argument for independence in this quotation is that britain's taxes are too high. britain is isolating the colonies. the colonies do not need britain. britain is taking american property.