In the context of a globalized economy the fierce competition for economic benefits on the international markets, is a prerequisite for economic development. Accordingly, any differences in social, cultural, economic, institutional, legal, etc. can become decisive factors in acquiring an economic advantage over competing states. Given the complexity of the forms of manifestation of economic advantage, formulated theories of economic thought throughout history have paid special attention to the concept of economic advantage. Incidentally, the term of economic advantage appears in development theories mainly dedicated to international trade