noun
international division of labor; international specialization
Economics term referring to the allocation of production across countries based on comparative advantage.
国際分業が進むと、各国は得意な分野に特化できる。
As the international division of labor advances, each country can specialize in its areas of strength.
この理論は国際分業の利益を説明している。
This theory explains the benefits of international specialization.
分業 means 'division of labor' in general, while 国際分業 specifically refers to the international aspect.
Compound of 国際 (international) and 分業 (division of labor).