Purpose The aim of this paper is to investigate whether a Nash equilibrium of a two-country trading economy is symmetry-breaking or not. Design/methodology/approach The approach to tackle this topic is a theoretical treatment by the general equilibrium trade theory and game theory. Findings If...

It is shown that in an overlapping generations model, a strong transfer paradox occurs through permanent transfer in a dynamically efficient region because of international capital mobility. A graphical explanation is also provided to show how the strong paradox arises.

It is shown that in an overlapping generations model, a strong transfer paradox occurs through permanent transfer in a dynamically efficient region because of international capital mobility. A graphical explanation is also provided to show how the strong paradox arises.