Comparative advantage was the theoretical forerunner of the push towards globalization via increased international trade which is the guiding theme in the economic policy programme currently promoted by the OECD and the World Trade Organization , where it is assumed that increased international trade will lead to economic prosperity .
The theory of comparative advantage was the forerunner of the push towards globalization via increased international trade , the guiding theme in economic policy currently promoted by the OECD and the World Trade Organization .