Equation (2.1) says that trade between any two countries is proportional to the product of their GDPs. Does this mean that if the GDP of every country in the world doubled, world trade would quadruple? | Numerade

Equation (2.1) says that trade bet ween any two countries is proportional to the product of their GDPs. Does this mean that if the GDP of every country in the world doubled, world trade would quadruple? Analyze this question using the simple example shown in Table 2-2. | Numerade

PS Chris Kiptoo: All sectors have registered positive growth rates. Notable is mining sector which has grown by about 15%. It is very reassuring that growth is picking up. Average GDP growth rate for the world is about 3.1% so with Kenya having a 5% growth, it is among the fastest growing countries in terms of GDP #CitizenSundayLive | Citizen TV Kenya