Grossman and Maggi (2000) develops a theoretical model to analyze how the diversity of workers' skill levels affects trade patterns. Countries with a high degree of diversity in workers' skill levels have a comparative advantage in industries where tasks are highly substitutable, whereas countries with a low degree of diversity in workers' skill levels have a comparative advantage in industries where tasks are highly complementary. This study reexamines the propositions regarding human capital distribution and comparative advantage derived by Grossman and Maggi (2000).
