The greatest benefit to an economy from international trade is

A) greater employment in the export sector of the economy.
B) the economic power it gives a nation over other countries.
C) full employment of its labor force.
D) consumption beyond domestic production possibilities.

International trade allows a country to consume more than it would be able to produce on its own, expanding its consumption possibilities beyond its domestic production capabilities. This is because it can specialize in producing goods and services it is most efficient at and trade for others, leading to an overall increase in available goods and services.