Deck 9: Application: International Trade

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When does a country have a comparative advantage in a product

A)when it can produce a product more efficiently
B)when its domestic price is below the world price
C)when its domestic price is above the world price
D)when it can benefit from importing the product
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If Brazil has a comparative advantage in producing sugar,and trade in sugar is allowed,what can be said about Brazil

A)Brazil will become an importer of sugar.
B)Brazil will become an exporter of sugar.
C)Brazil could only become an importer of sugar if it has absolute advantage in producing sugar.
D)Brazil could only become an exporter of sugar if it has absolute advantage in producing sugar.
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When two countries choose to engage in international trade,who benefits

A)Both countries benefit.
B)One country benefits while the other country loses.
C)Since it is an exchange, neither country benefits nor loses.
D)Only the larger country benefits.
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To correctly analyze the welfare effects of free trade on an economy,what must economists assume

A)that the country has a comparative advantage in the product
B)that the country is the only producer of the product
C)that the country is a price taker
D)that the country has an absolute advantage in the product
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What is one reason for the decline in the Canadian textile industry

A)foreign competition
B)an increase in raw material prices
C)a decrease in Canadian demand for clothing
D)the enactment of the Canadian minimum wage law
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What is trade among nations ultimately based on

A)absolute advantage
B)political advantage
C)comparative advantage
D)technical advantage
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When Canada engages in international trade with the United Kingdom,who reaps the economic benefits

A)The United Kingdom reaps economic benefits and Canada loses.
B)Both the United Kingdom and Canada reap economic benefits.
C)It is an equal tradeoff, so neither country benefits or loses.
D)The United Kingdom loses and Canada reaps economic benefits.
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If a country allows trade and the domestic price of a good is different from the world price,will the country become an exporter

A)yes, if the domestic price is lower, it will export
B)no, if the domestic price is lower, it will import
C)no, it will only export if the domestic price is the same as the world price
D)no, it will only export if the domestic price is higher than the world price
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When a country allows free trade,how will the domestic price of a product compare with the world price

A)The domestic price will be greater than the world price.
B)The domestic price will be lower than the world price.
C)The domestic price will equal the world price.
D)The domestic price is the prevailing price, regardless of the world price.
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When Canadian goods are sold to the United Kingdom,how are the goods described

A)exported by Canada and imported by the United Kingdom
B)imported by Canada and exported by the United Kingdom
C)exported by Canada and exported by the United Kingdom
D)imported by Canada and imported by the United Kingdom
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When will the domestic price of a product equal the world price

A)when the domestic supply of the product increases
B)when the country allows free trade
C)when trade restrictions are imposed on the product
D)when the country has a comparative advantage in producing the product
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What will necessarily occur after a country allows free trade

A)Domestic quantity demanded must equal domestic quantity supplied at the world price.
B)The world price equals the domestic price for a product and the country can choose either to import or to export the product.
C)Both producers and consumers in that country will gain from trade.
D)The domestic price will rise to equal the world price.
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How does trade raise the economic well-being of a nation

A)The gains of the winners exceed the losses of the losers.
B)Everyone in an economy gains from trade.
C)Since countries can choose what products to trade, they will pick those products that are most beneficial to society.
D)Trade increases a country's gross domestic product (GDP).
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For any country,if the world price of computers is higher than the domestic price of computers,should that country export or import computers

A)export computers, since that country has a comparative advantage in computers
B)import computers, since that country has a comparative advantage in computers
C)not trade computers, since that country cannot gain from trade
D)not trade computers, since they already produce computers more cheaply than other countries
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Which industry was a major part of the Canadian economy a century ago,but not now

A)agriculture
B)textile and clothing
C)coal mining
D)automobile
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of trade

A)an increased variety of goods
B)lower costs through economies of scale
C)increased competition
D)an ability to control domestic and world prices
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When will the domestic price of a product equal the world price

A)when the domestic supply of the product increases
B)when trade restrictions are imposed on the product
C)if the government imposes trade restrictions
D)if neither trading country has a comparative advantage in the production of the good
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Why is trade beneficial

A)It creates jobs for foreigners.
B)It creates jobs for shippers.
C)It allows each nation to apply economic pressure on other nations.
D)It allows each nation to specialize in doing what it does best.
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What can be said if Canada exports cars to France and imports cheese from Switzerland

A)Canada has a comparative advantage in producing cars, and Switzerland has a comparative advantage in producing cheese.
B)Canada has a comparative advantage in producing cheese, and Switzerland has a comparative advantage in producing cars.
C)Canada and France would both be better off if they both produce cars.
D)Canada and France would both be better off if they both produce cheese.
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When does a country have a comparative advantage in a product

A)when the world price is lower than its domestic price
B)when the world price is higher than its domestic price
C)when a country can produce a larger quantity of the product
D)when a country has better technology to produce the product
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What happens when a country allows trade and becomes an exporter of a good

A)Domestic producers gain, and domestic consumers lose.
B)Domestic producers lose, and domestic consumers gain.
C)Domestic producers and domestic consumers both gain.
D)Domestic producers and domestic consumers both lose.
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What does it mean for a country if the world price of a product is higher than its domestic price

A)The country should import that product.
B)The country should no longer produce that product.
C)The country has a comparative advantage in that product.
D)The country could benefit by imposing a tariff on that product.
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Figure 9-2
<strong>Figure 9-2   Refer to Figure 9-2.Without trade,what would consumer surplus in China be</strong> A)$800 B)$1200 C)$1600 D)$1800 <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-2.Without trade,what would consumer surplus in China be

A)$800
B)$1200
C)$1600
D)$1800
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Figure 9-2
<strong>Figure 9-2   Figure 9-2 shows the domestic demand and supply for pencil sharpeners in China.Supposing China engages in trade with us,what will China do</strong> A)import 100 pencil sharpeners B)import 250 pencil sharpeners C)export 250 pencil sharpeners D)export 300 pencil sharpeners <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Figure 9-2 shows the domestic demand and supply for pencil sharpeners in China.Supposing China engages in trade with us,what will China do

A)import 100 pencil sharpeners
B)import 250 pencil sharpeners
C)export 250 pencil sharpeners
D)export 300 pencil sharpeners
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When a country allows trade and becomes an importer of a good,what is the result

A)Everyone in the country benefits.
B)The gains of the winners exceed the losses of the losers.
C)The losses of the losers exceed the gains of the winners.
D)Everyone in the country loses.
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Figure 9-3
<strong>Figure 9-3   Figure 9-3 represents the domestic hoverboard market in Canada.What would be the equilibrium price and the equilibrium quantity of hoverboards in Canada before trade</strong> A)P₀, Q₀ B)P₁, Q₂ C)P₁, Q₁ D)P₀, Q₁ <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Figure 9-3 represents the domestic hoverboard market in Canada.What would be the equilibrium price and the equilibrium quantity of hoverboards in Canada before trade

A)P₀, Q₀
B)P₁, Q₂
C)P₁, Q₁
D)P₀, Q₁
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Figure 9-2
<strong>Figure 9-2   Refer to Figure 9-2.Without trade,what would producer surplus in China be</strong> A)$600 B)$900 C)$1000 D)$1200 <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-2.Without trade,what would producer surplus in China be

A)$600
B)$900
C)$1000
D)$1200
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Figure 9-2
<strong>Figure 9-2   Refer to Figure 9-2.What is the increase in total surplus in China because of trade</strong> A)$500 B)$800 C)$1000 D)$1100 <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-2.What is the increase in total surplus in China because of trade

A)$500
B)$800
C)$1000
D)$1100
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Figure 9-2
<strong>Figure 9-2   Refer to Figure 9-2.What happens to the demand and supply of the Canadian market of pencil sharpeners at the world price</strong> A)The domestic quantity demanded is greater than the domestic quantity supplied. B)The pencil sharpener market is in equilibrium. C)The demand curve is perfectly inelastic. D)Both domestic producers and domestic consumers will be better off. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-2.What happens to the demand and supply of the Canadian market of pencil sharpeners at the world price

A)The domestic quantity demanded is greater than the domestic quantity supplied.
B)The pencil sharpener market is in equilibrium.
C)The demand curve is perfectly inelastic.
D)Both domestic producers and domestic consumers will be better off.
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When a country allows trade and becomes an exporter of a good,what happens to consumer surplus and producer surplus

A)Consumer surplus and producer surplus will increase.
B)Consumer surplus and producer surplus will decrease.
C)Consumer surplus will increase, and producer surplus will decrease.
D)Consumer surplus will decrease, and producer surplus will increase.
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Figure 9-2
<strong>Figure 9-2   Refer to Figure 9-2.What happens to the demand and supply in the Chinese market of pencil sharpeners at the world price</strong> A)The domestic quantity demanded is greater than the domestic quantity supplied. B)The domestic quantity demanded is less than the domestic quantity supplied. C)China should raise the domestic demand. D)China should raise the domestic supply. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-2.What happens to the demand and supply in the Chinese market of pencil sharpeners at the world price

A)The domestic quantity demanded is greater than the domestic quantity supplied.
B)The domestic quantity demanded is less than the domestic quantity supplied.
C)China should raise the domestic demand.
D)China should raise the domestic supply.
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Figure 9-2
<strong>Figure 9-2   Refer to Figure 9-2.If China chooses to trade,what would the price of pencil sharpeners in China be and how many would be sold domestically</strong> A)$12 and 200 would be sold domestically B)$16 and 200 would be sold domestically C)$16 and 300 would be sold domestically D)$16 and 450 would be sold domestically <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-2.If China chooses to trade,what would the price of pencil sharpeners in China be and how many would be sold domestically

A)$12 and 200 would be sold domestically
B)$16 and 200 would be sold domestically
C)$16 and 300 would be sold domestically
D)$16 and 450 would be sold domestically
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When a country allows trade and becomes an exporter of a good,which of the following will NOT result

A)The price paid by domestic consumers of the good increases.
B)The price received by domestic producers of the good increases.
C)The losses of domestic consumers exceed the gains of domestic producers.
D)The gains of domestic producers exceed the losses of domestic consumers.
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Figure 9-2
<strong>Figure 9-2   Refer to Figure 9-2.What is producer surplus in China after trade</strong> A)$800 B)$1200 C)$1350 D)$2700 <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-2.What is producer surplus in China after trade

A)$800
B)$1200
C)$1350
D)$2700
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Figure 9-2
<strong>Figure 9-2   Refer to Figure 9-2.What is China's position regarding pencil sharpeners in the world market</strong> A)It has a comparative advantage in pencil sharpeners. B)It cannot be competitive in the world market. C)It would be better off if the world price for pencil sharpeners and its pre-trade price were equal. D)It has an absolute advantage in pencil sharpeners. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-2.What is China's position regarding pencil sharpeners in the world market

A)It has a comparative advantage in pencil sharpeners.
B)It cannot be competitive in the world market.
C)It would be better off if the world price for pencil sharpeners and its pre-trade price were equal.
D)It has an absolute advantage in pencil sharpeners.
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Figure 9-2
<strong>Figure 9-2   Refer to Figure 9-2.With free trade,what would consumer surplus in China be</strong> A)$400 B)$800 C)$900 D)$1600 <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-2.With free trade,what would consumer surplus in China be

A)$400
B)$800
C)$900
D)$1600
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Figure 9-2
<strong>Figure 9-2   Refer to Figure 9-2.What does the world price for pencil sharpeners represent</strong> A)the demand for pencil sharpeners from the rest of the world B)the supply of pencil sharpeners from the rest of the world C)the level of inefficiency in the domestic market caused by trade D)the gap between domestic quantity demanded and domestic quantity supplied and the resulting shortage <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-2.What does the world price for pencil sharpeners represent

A)the demand for pencil sharpeners from the rest of the world
B)the supply of pencil sharpeners from the rest of the world
C)the level of inefficiency in the domestic market caused by trade
D)the gap between domestic quantity demanded and domestic quantity supplied and the resulting shortage
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The world price of umbrellas is $4.00 each.The pre-trade price of umbrellas in England is $15 each.What would happen if England allows trade in umbrellas

A)England will import umbrellas, and the price in England will be $20 each.
B)England will import umbrellas, and the price in England will be $15 each.
C)England will export umbrellas, and the price in England will be $20 each.
D)England will export umbrellas, and the price in England will be $15 each.
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Figure 9-3
<strong>Figure 9-3   Figure 9-3 represents the domestic hoverboard market in Canada.What would be the price and quantity demanded of hoverboards in Canada after trade</strong> A)P₀, Q₀ B)P₁, Q₂ C)P₁, Q₁ D)P₀, Q₁ <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Figure 9-3 represents the domestic hoverboard market in Canada.What would be the price and quantity demanded of hoverboards in Canada after trade

A)P₀, Q₀
B)P₁, Q₂
C)P₁, Q₁
D)P₀, Q₁
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When a country allows trade and becomes an exporter of a good,what is the result

A)Everyone in the country benefits.
B)Everyone in the country loses.
C)The gains of the winners exceed the losses of the losers.
D)The losses of the losers exceed the gains of the winners.
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Figure 9-4
<strong>Figure 9-4   Refer to Figure 9-4.What is producer surplus in this market after trade</strong> A)A B)C + B C)C D)C + D + B <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-4.What is producer surplus in this market after trade

A)A
B)C + B
C)C
D)C + D + B
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Figure 9-5
<strong>Figure 9-5   Figure 9-5 shows the domestic market for calculators in Haiti.What is the change in total surplus in Haiti because of trade</strong> A)$625 B)$865 C)$1500 D)$2800 <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Figure 9-5 shows the domestic market for calculators in Haiti.What is the change in total surplus in Haiti because of trade

A)$625
B)$865
C)$1500
D)$2800
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If a country allows trade and the domestic price of a good is higher than the world price,what will occur

A)The country will become an exporter of the good and trade at the domestic price.
B)The country will become an importer of the good and trade at the world price.
C)The country will become an exporter of the good and trade at the world price.
D)The country will become an importer of the good and trade at the market equilibrium price.
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Aquilonia has decided to end its policy of not trading with the rest of the world.When it ends its trade restrictions,it discovers that it is importing cinnamon,exporting steel,and neither importing nor exporting rugs.What are the effects

A)Domestic producers of cinnamon are now better off, and consumers of cinnamon are worse off; producers of steel are worse off, and consumers of steel are better off; both producers and consumers of rugs are unaffected.
B)Domestic producers of cinnamon are now worse off, and consumers of cinnamon are better off; producers of steel are better off, and consumers of steel are worse off; both producers and consumers of rugs are unaffected.
C)Domestic producers of cinnamon are now worse off, and consumers of cinnamon are better off; producers of steel are worse off, and consumers of steel are better off; both producers and consumers of rugs are unaffected.
D)Domestic producers of cinnamon, steel, and rugs are worse off and consumers of cinnamon, steel and rugs are better off.This is because trade always harms producers and helps consumers.
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Figure 9-4
<strong>Figure 9-4   Refer to Figure 9-4.What is consumer surplus in this market after trade</strong> A)A B)A + B C)A + B + D D)C <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-4.What is consumer surplus in this market after trade

A)A
B)A + B
C)A + B + D
D)C
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Figure 9-4
<strong>Figure 9-4   Refer to Figure 9-4.What is consumer surplus in this market before trade</strong> A)A B)A + B C)A + B + C D)D <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-4.What is consumer surplus in this market before trade

A)A
B)A + B
C)A + B + C
D)D
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Aquilonia has decided to end its policy of not trading with the rest of the world.When it ends its trade restrictions,it discovers that it is importing cinnamon,exporting steel,and neither importing nor exporting rugs.What can we conclude about consumer surplus in Aquilonia

A)It is now higher for steel, lower for cinnamon, and the same for rugs.
B)It is now higher for cinnamon and steel, but not rugs.
C)It is now higher for cinnamon and rugs, but not steel.
D)It is now higher for cinnamon, lower for steel, and the same for rugs.
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Figure 9-5
<strong>Figure 9-5   Figure 9-5 shows the domestic market for calculators in Haiti.What would Haiti do</strong> A)export 100 calculators B)import 150 calculators C)import 250 calculators D)export 300 calculators <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Figure 9-5 shows the domestic market for calculators in Haiti.What would Haiti do

A)export 100 calculators
B)import 150 calculators
C)import 250 calculators
D)export 300 calculators
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Figure 9-3
<strong>Figure 9-3   Figure 9-3 represents the domestic hoverboard market in Canada.What is the quantity of hoverboards exported from Canada</strong> A)0 B)(Q₀ - Q₁) C)(Q₂ - Q₀) D)(Q₂ - Q₁) <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Figure 9-3 represents the domestic hoverboard market in Canada.What is the quantity of hoverboards exported from Canada

A)0
B)(Q₀ - Q₁)
C)(Q₂ - Q₀)
D)(Q₂ - Q₁)
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.How many wagons would this country import or export</strong> A)export 20 wagons B)import 20 wagons C)import 30 wagons D)import 50 wagons <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-6.How many wagons would this country import or export

A)export 20 wagons
B)import 20 wagons
C)import 30 wagons
D)import 50 wagons
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Figure 9-4
<strong>Figure 9-4   Refer to Figure 9-4.What is producer surplus in this market before trade</strong> A)A B)C + B C)C D)C + D + B <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-4.What is producer surplus in this market before trade

A)A
B)C + B
C)C
D)C + D + B
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Figure 9-4
<strong>Figure 9-4   Refer to Figure 9-4.What is total surplus in this market after trade</strong> A)A + B B)A + B + C C)A + B + C + D D)B + C + D <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-4.What is total surplus in this market after trade

A)A + B
B)A + B + C
C)A + B + C + D
D)B + C + D
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Figure 9-5
<strong>Figure 9-5   Figure 9-5 shows the domestic market for calculators in Haiti.What is consumer surplus in Haiti before trade</strong> A)$375 B)$1125 C)$2250 D)$4500 <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Figure 9-5 shows the domestic market for calculators in Haiti.What is consumer surplus in Haiti before trade

A)$375
B)$1125
C)$2250
D)$4500
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When Ford and General Motors import automobile parts from Mexico at prices below those they must pay in Canada,who is worse off

A)Workers who assemble Ford and General Motors vehicles become worse off.
B)Canadian consumers, taken as a group, become worse off.
C)Mexican consumers, taken as a group, become worse off.
D)Canadian companies that manufacture automobile parts become worse off.
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.What does the world price for wagons represent</strong> A)demand for wagons from the rest of the world B)supply of wagons from the rest of the world C)the level of inefficiency in the domestic market caused by trade D)surplus in the domestic wagon market <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-6.What does the world price for wagons represent

A)demand for wagons from the rest of the world
B)supply of wagons from the rest of the world
C)the level of inefficiency in the domestic market caused by trade
D)surplus in the domestic wagon market
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When a country allows trade and becomes an importer of a good,what happens to consumer surplus and producer surplus

A)Consumer surplus and producer surplus will increase.
B)Consumer surplus and producer surplus will decrease.
C)Consumer surplus will increase, and producer surplus will decrease.
D)Consumer surplus will decrease, and producer surplus will increase.
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When a country allows trade and becomes an importer of a good,which of the following would NOT be the case

A)The gains of domestic consumers exceed the losses of domestic producers.
B)The losses of domestic producers exceed the gains of domestic consumers.
C)The price paid by domestic consumers of the good decreases.
D)The price received by domestic producers of the good decreases.
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Figure 9-4
<strong>Figure 9-4   Refer to Figure 9-4.What is the change in total surplus in this market because of trade</strong> A)A B)B C)C D)D <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-4.What is the change in total surplus in this market because of trade

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
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Figure 9-4
<strong>Figure 9-4   Refer to Figure 9-4.What is total surplus in this market before trade</strong> A)A + B B)A + B + C C)A + B + C + D D)B + C + D <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-4.What is total surplus in this market before trade

A)A + B
B)A + B + C
C)A + B + C + D
D)B + C + D
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When a country allows trade and becomes an importer of a good,who is better off

A)Both domestic producers and domestic consumers are better off.
B)Domestic producers are better off, and domestic consumers are worse off.
C)Domestic producers are worse off, and domestic consumers are better off.
D)Both domestic producers and domestic consumers are worse off.
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.If this country allows free trade in wagons,what will be the result</strong> A)Consumers will gain more than producers will lose. B)Producers will gain more than consumers will lose. C)Producers and consumers will both gain equally. D)Producers and consumers will both lose equally. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-6.If this country allows free trade in wagons,what will be the result

A)Consumers will gain more than producers will lose.
B)Producers will gain more than consumers will lose.
C)Producers and consumers will both gain equally.
D)Producers and consumers will both lose equally.
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.If this country chooses to trade,what would be the price of wagons in this country and how many would be sold domestically</strong> A)$5 and 40 wagons would be sold domestically B)$5 and 50 wagons would be sold domestically C)$5 and 90 wagons would be sold domestically D)$8 and 70 wagons would be sold domestically <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-6.If this country chooses to trade,what would be the price of wagons in this country and how many would be sold domestically

A)$5 and 40 wagons would be sold domestically
B)$5 and 50 wagons would be sold domestically
C)$5 and 90 wagons would be sold domestically
D)$8 and 70 wagons would be sold domestically
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.With free trade,what would consumer surplus be</strong> A)$245.00 B)$303.75 C)$450.00 D)$607.50 <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-6.With free trade,what would consumer surplus be

A)$245.00
B)$303.75
C)$450.00
D)$607.50
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Figure 9-8
<strong>Figure 9-8   Figure 9-8 shows the domestic market for solar panels in Germany.What would be the price of solar panels and the quantity demanded in Germany after trade</strong> A)P₀, Q₀ B)P₁, Q₀ C)P₁, Q₂ D)P₂, Q₂ <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Figure 9-8 shows the domestic market for solar panels in Germany.What would be the price of solar panels and the quantity demanded in Germany after trade

A)P₀, Q₀
B)P₁, Q₀
C)P₁, Q₂
D)P₂, Q₂
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Figure 9-8
<strong>Figure 9-8   Figure 9-8 shows the domestic market for solar panels in Germany.What is the quantity of solar panels imported into Germany</strong> A)0 B)Q₀ - Q₁ C)Q₂ - Q₀ D)Q₂ - Q₁ <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Figure 9-8 shows the domestic market for solar panels in Germany.What is the quantity of solar panels imported into Germany

A)0
B)Q₀ - Q₁
C)Q₂ - Q₀
D)Q₂ - Q₁
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Figure 9-7
<strong>Figure 9-7   Refer to Figure 9-7.If trade in shoes is allowed,what will happen to Korean shoe consumers and producers</strong> A)Both consumers and producers will gain. B)Both consumers and producers will lose. C)Consumers will gain, and producers will lose. D)Consumers will lose, and producers will gain. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-7.If trade in shoes is allowed,what will happen to Korean shoe consumers and producers

A)Both consumers and producers will gain.
B)Both consumers and producers will lose.
C)Consumers will gain, and producers will lose.
D)Consumers will lose, and producers will gain.
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Figure 9-7
<strong>Figure 9-7   Refer to Figure 9-7.If trade in shoes is allowed in Korea,what will happen to consumer surplus and producer surplus</strong> A)Consumer surplus will increase, and producer surplus will decrease. B)Consumer surplus will decrease, and producer surplus will increase. C)Producer surplus and consumer surplus will increase. D)Producer surplus and consumer surplus will be unaffected. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-7.If trade in shoes is allowed in Korea,what will happen to consumer surplus and producer surplus

A)Consumer surplus will increase, and producer surplus will decrease.
B)Consumer surplus will decrease, and producer surplus will increase.
C)Producer surplus and consumer surplus will increase.
D)Producer surplus and consumer surplus will be unaffected.
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Figure 9-7
<strong>Figure 9-7   Refer to Figure 9-7.If trade in shoes is allowed,what action will Korea take</strong> A)Korea will become an importer of shoes. B)Korea will become an exporter of shoes. C)Korea could become either an importer or an exporter of shoes. D)Korea will neither import nor export shoes. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-7.If trade in shoes is allowed,what action will Korea take

A)Korea will become an importer of shoes.
B)Korea will become an exporter of shoes.
C)Korea could become either an importer or an exporter of shoes.
D)Korea will neither import nor export shoes.
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.Without trade,what would total surplus be</strong> A)$122.50 B)$306.25 C)$612.50 D)$1050.00 <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-6.Without trade,what would total surplus be

A)$122.50
B)$306.25
C)$612.50
D)$1050.00
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Figure 9-8
<strong>Figure 9-8   Figure 9-8 shows the domestic market for solar panels in Germany.What would be the price and quantity of solar panels in Germany before trade</strong> A)P₀, Q₀ B)P₁, Q₀ C)P₁, Q₁ D)P₂, Q₂ <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Figure 9-8 shows the domestic market for solar panels in Germany.What would be the price and quantity of solar panels in Germany before trade

A)P₀, Q₀
B)P₁, Q₀
C)P₁, Q₁
D)P₂, Q₂
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.With free trade,what would producer surplus be</strong> A)$80 B)$150 C)$160 D)$200 <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-6.With free trade,what would producer surplus be

A)$80
B)$150
C)$160
D)$200
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Figure 9-7
<strong>Figure 9-7   Refer to Figure 9-7.If trade in shoes is allowed,what will be the price of shoes in Korea</strong> A)$5 per pair B)between $5 and $12 per pair C)$12 per pair D)higher than $12 per pair <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-7.If trade in shoes is allowed,what will be the price of shoes in Korea

A)$5 per pair
B)between $5 and $12 per pair
C)$12 per pair
D)higher than $12 per pair
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.What is the increase in total surplus resulting from trade</strong> A)$0, since consumer surplus increases by $240 and producer surplus falls by $240 B)$60, since consumer surplus increases by $180 and producer surplus falls by $240 C)$60, since producer surplus increases by $240 and consumer surplus falls by $180 D)$75, since consumer surplus increases by $240 and producer surplus falls by $165 <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-6.What is the increase in total surplus resulting from trade

A)$0, since consumer surplus increases by $240 and producer surplus falls by $240
B)$60, since consumer surplus increases by $180 and producer surplus falls by $240
C)$60, since producer surplus increases by $240 and consumer surplus falls by $180
D)$75, since consumer surplus increases by $240 and producer surplus falls by $165
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.If this country allows free trade in wagons,how much will consumers gain or lose</strong> A)lose by $75 B)lose by $240 C)gain by $120 D)gain by $240 <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-6.If this country allows free trade in wagons,how much will consumers gain or lose

A)lose by $75
B)lose by $240
C)gain by $120
D)gain by $240
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.If this country allows free trade in wagons,how much will producers gain or lose</strong> A)gain by $45 B)gain by $210 C)lose by $210 D)lose by $165 <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-6.If this country allows free trade in wagons,how much will producers gain or lose

A)gain by $45
B)gain by $210
C)lose by $210
D)lose by $165
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.With free trade,what would total surplus increase by</strong> A)$60 B)$75 C)$120 D)$145 <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-6.With free trade,what would total surplus increase by

A)$60
B)$75
C)$120
D)$145
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.With free trade,what would total surplus be</strong> A)$245.00 B)$367.50 C)$687.50 D)$807.50 <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-6.With free trade,what would total surplus be

A)$245.00
B)$367.50
C)$687.50
D)$807.50
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.Without trade,what would consumer surplus be</strong> A)$210.50 B)$245.50 C)$367.50 D)$560.00 <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-6.Without trade,what would consumer surplus be

A)$210.50
B)$245.50
C)$367.50
D)$560.00
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.If this country allows free trade in wagons,who will gain or lose</strong> A)Consumers will gain, and producers will lose. B)Consumers will lose, and producers will gain. C)Both consumers and producers will gain. D)Both consumers and producers will lose. <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-6.If this country allows free trade in wagons,who will gain or lose

A)Consumers will gain, and producers will lose.
B)Consumers will lose, and producers will gain.
C)Both consumers and producers will gain.
D)Both consumers and producers will lose.
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.Without trade,what would producer surplus be</strong> A)$210 B)$245 C)$450 D)$490 <div style=padding-top: 35px>
Refer to Figure 9-6.Without trade,what would producer surplus be

A)$210
B)$245
C)$450
D)$490
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When does a country have a comparative advantage in a product

A)when it can produce a product more efficiently
B)when its domestic price is below the world price
C)when its domestic price is above the world price
D)when it can benefit from importing the product
when its domestic price is below the world price
2
If Brazil has a comparative advantage in producing sugar,and trade in sugar is allowed,what can be said about Brazil

A)Brazil will become an importer of sugar.
B)Brazil will become an exporter of sugar.
C)Brazil could only become an importer of sugar if it has absolute advantage in producing sugar.
D)Brazil could only become an exporter of sugar if it has absolute advantage in producing sugar.
Brazil will become an exporter of sugar.
3
When two countries choose to engage in international trade,who benefits

A)Both countries benefit.
B)One country benefits while the other country loses.
C)Since it is an exchange, neither country benefits nor loses.
D)Only the larger country benefits.
Both countries benefit.
4
To correctly analyze the welfare effects of free trade on an economy,what must economists assume

A)that the country has a comparative advantage in the product
B)that the country is the only producer of the product
C)that the country is a price taker
D)that the country has an absolute advantage in the product
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What is one reason for the decline in the Canadian textile industry

A)foreign competition
B)an increase in raw material prices
C)a decrease in Canadian demand for clothing
D)the enactment of the Canadian minimum wage law
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What is trade among nations ultimately based on

A)absolute advantage
B)political advantage
C)comparative advantage
D)technical advantage
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When Canada engages in international trade with the United Kingdom,who reaps the economic benefits

A)The United Kingdom reaps economic benefits and Canada loses.
B)Both the United Kingdom and Canada reap economic benefits.
C)It is an equal tradeoff, so neither country benefits or loses.
D)The United Kingdom loses and Canada reaps economic benefits.
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If a country allows trade and the domestic price of a good is different from the world price,will the country become an exporter

A)yes, if the domestic price is lower, it will export
B)no, if the domestic price is lower, it will import
C)no, it will only export if the domestic price is the same as the world price
D)no, it will only export if the domestic price is higher than the world price
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When a country allows free trade,how will the domestic price of a product compare with the world price

A)The domestic price will be greater than the world price.
B)The domestic price will be lower than the world price.
C)The domestic price will equal the world price.
D)The domestic price is the prevailing price, regardless of the world price.
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When Canadian goods are sold to the United Kingdom,how are the goods described

A)exported by Canada and imported by the United Kingdom
B)imported by Canada and exported by the United Kingdom
C)exported by Canada and exported by the United Kingdom
D)imported by Canada and imported by the United Kingdom
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When will the domestic price of a product equal the world price

A)when the domestic supply of the product increases
B)when the country allows free trade
C)when trade restrictions are imposed on the product
D)when the country has a comparative advantage in producing the product
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What will necessarily occur after a country allows free trade

A)Domestic quantity demanded must equal domestic quantity supplied at the world price.
B)The world price equals the domestic price for a product and the country can choose either to import or to export the product.
C)Both producers and consumers in that country will gain from trade.
D)The domestic price will rise to equal the world price.
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How does trade raise the economic well-being of a nation

A)The gains of the winners exceed the losses of the losers.
B)Everyone in an economy gains from trade.
C)Since countries can choose what products to trade, they will pick those products that are most beneficial to society.
D)Trade increases a country's gross domestic product (GDP).
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For any country,if the world price of computers is higher than the domestic price of computers,should that country export or import computers

A)export computers, since that country has a comparative advantage in computers
B)import computers, since that country has a comparative advantage in computers
C)not trade computers, since that country cannot gain from trade
D)not trade computers, since they already produce computers more cheaply than other countries
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Which industry was a major part of the Canadian economy a century ago,but not now

A)agriculture
B)textile and clothing
C)coal mining
D)automobile
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of trade

A)an increased variety of goods
B)lower costs through economies of scale
C)increased competition
D)an ability to control domestic and world prices
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When will the domestic price of a product equal the world price

A)when the domestic supply of the product increases
B)when trade restrictions are imposed on the product
C)if the government imposes trade restrictions
D)if neither trading country has a comparative advantage in the production of the good
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Why is trade beneficial

A)It creates jobs for foreigners.
B)It creates jobs for shippers.
C)It allows each nation to apply economic pressure on other nations.
D)It allows each nation to specialize in doing what it does best.
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What can be said if Canada exports cars to France and imports cheese from Switzerland

A)Canada has a comparative advantage in producing cars, and Switzerland has a comparative advantage in producing cheese.
B)Canada has a comparative advantage in producing cheese, and Switzerland has a comparative advantage in producing cars.
C)Canada and France would both be better off if they both produce cars.
D)Canada and France would both be better off if they both produce cheese.
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When does a country have a comparative advantage in a product

A)when the world price is lower than its domestic price
B)when the world price is higher than its domestic price
C)when a country can produce a larger quantity of the product
D)when a country has better technology to produce the product
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What happens when a country allows trade and becomes an exporter of a good

A)Domestic producers gain, and domestic consumers lose.
B)Domestic producers lose, and domestic consumers gain.
C)Domestic producers and domestic consumers both gain.
D)Domestic producers and domestic consumers both lose.
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What does it mean for a country if the world price of a product is higher than its domestic price

A)The country should import that product.
B)The country should no longer produce that product.
C)The country has a comparative advantage in that product.
D)The country could benefit by imposing a tariff on that product.
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Figure 9-2
<strong>Figure 9-2   Refer to Figure 9-2.Without trade,what would consumer surplus in China be</strong> A)$800 B)$1200 C)$1600 D)$1800
Refer to Figure 9-2.Without trade,what would consumer surplus in China be

A)$800
B)$1200
C)$1600
D)$1800
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Figure 9-2
<strong>Figure 9-2   Figure 9-2 shows the domestic demand and supply for pencil sharpeners in China.Supposing China engages in trade with us,what will China do</strong> A)import 100 pencil sharpeners B)import 250 pencil sharpeners C)export 250 pencil sharpeners D)export 300 pencil sharpeners
Figure 9-2 shows the domestic demand and supply for pencil sharpeners in China.Supposing China engages in trade with us,what will China do

A)import 100 pencil sharpeners
B)import 250 pencil sharpeners
C)export 250 pencil sharpeners
D)export 300 pencil sharpeners
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When a country allows trade and becomes an importer of a good,what is the result

A)Everyone in the country benefits.
B)The gains of the winners exceed the losses of the losers.
C)The losses of the losers exceed the gains of the winners.
D)Everyone in the country loses.
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Figure 9-3
<strong>Figure 9-3   Figure 9-3 represents the domestic hoverboard market in Canada.What would be the equilibrium price and the equilibrium quantity of hoverboards in Canada before trade</strong> A)P₀, Q₀ B)P₁, Q₂ C)P₁, Q₁ D)P₀, Q₁
Figure 9-3 represents the domestic hoverboard market in Canada.What would be the equilibrium price and the equilibrium quantity of hoverboards in Canada before trade

A)P₀, Q₀
B)P₁, Q₂
C)P₁, Q₁
D)P₀, Q₁
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Figure 9-2
<strong>Figure 9-2   Refer to Figure 9-2.Without trade,what would producer surplus in China be</strong> A)$600 B)$900 C)$1000 D)$1200
Refer to Figure 9-2.Without trade,what would producer surplus in China be

A)$600
B)$900
C)$1000
D)$1200
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Figure 9-2
<strong>Figure 9-2   Refer to Figure 9-2.What is the increase in total surplus in China because of trade</strong> A)$500 B)$800 C)$1000 D)$1100
Refer to Figure 9-2.What is the increase in total surplus in China because of trade

A)$500
B)$800
C)$1000
D)$1100
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Figure 9-2
<strong>Figure 9-2   Refer to Figure 9-2.What happens to the demand and supply of the Canadian market of pencil sharpeners at the world price</strong> A)The domestic quantity demanded is greater than the domestic quantity supplied. B)The pencil sharpener market is in equilibrium. C)The demand curve is perfectly inelastic. D)Both domestic producers and domestic consumers will be better off.
Refer to Figure 9-2.What happens to the demand and supply of the Canadian market of pencil sharpeners at the world price

A)The domestic quantity demanded is greater than the domestic quantity supplied.
B)The pencil sharpener market is in equilibrium.
C)The demand curve is perfectly inelastic.
D)Both domestic producers and domestic consumers will be better off.
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When a country allows trade and becomes an exporter of a good,what happens to consumer surplus and producer surplus

A)Consumer surplus and producer surplus will increase.
B)Consumer surplus and producer surplus will decrease.
C)Consumer surplus will increase, and producer surplus will decrease.
D)Consumer surplus will decrease, and producer surplus will increase.
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Figure 9-2
<strong>Figure 9-2   Refer to Figure 9-2.What happens to the demand and supply in the Chinese market of pencil sharpeners at the world price</strong> A)The domestic quantity demanded is greater than the domestic quantity supplied. B)The domestic quantity demanded is less than the domestic quantity supplied. C)China should raise the domestic demand. D)China should raise the domestic supply.
Refer to Figure 9-2.What happens to the demand and supply in the Chinese market of pencil sharpeners at the world price

A)The domestic quantity demanded is greater than the domestic quantity supplied.
B)The domestic quantity demanded is less than the domestic quantity supplied.
C)China should raise the domestic demand.
D)China should raise the domestic supply.
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Figure 9-2
<strong>Figure 9-2   Refer to Figure 9-2.If China chooses to trade,what would the price of pencil sharpeners in China be and how many would be sold domestically</strong> A)$12 and 200 would be sold domestically B)$16 and 200 would be sold domestically C)$16 and 300 would be sold domestically D)$16 and 450 would be sold domestically
Refer to Figure 9-2.If China chooses to trade,what would the price of pencil sharpeners in China be and how many would be sold domestically

A)$12 and 200 would be sold domestically
B)$16 and 200 would be sold domestically
C)$16 and 300 would be sold domestically
D)$16 and 450 would be sold domestically
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When a country allows trade and becomes an exporter of a good,which of the following will NOT result

A)The price paid by domestic consumers of the good increases.
B)The price received by domestic producers of the good increases.
C)The losses of domestic consumers exceed the gains of domestic producers.
D)The gains of domestic producers exceed the losses of domestic consumers.
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Figure 9-2
<strong>Figure 9-2   Refer to Figure 9-2.What is producer surplus in China after trade</strong> A)$800 B)$1200 C)$1350 D)$2700
Refer to Figure 9-2.What is producer surplus in China after trade

A)$800
B)$1200
C)$1350
D)$2700
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Figure 9-2
<strong>Figure 9-2   Refer to Figure 9-2.What is China's position regarding pencil sharpeners in the world market</strong> A)It has a comparative advantage in pencil sharpeners. B)It cannot be competitive in the world market. C)It would be better off if the world price for pencil sharpeners and its pre-trade price were equal. D)It has an absolute advantage in pencil sharpeners.
Refer to Figure 9-2.What is China's position regarding pencil sharpeners in the world market

A)It has a comparative advantage in pencil sharpeners.
B)It cannot be competitive in the world market.
C)It would be better off if the world price for pencil sharpeners and its pre-trade price were equal.
D)It has an absolute advantage in pencil sharpeners.
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Figure 9-2
<strong>Figure 9-2   Refer to Figure 9-2.With free trade,what would consumer surplus in China be</strong> A)$400 B)$800 C)$900 D)$1600
Refer to Figure 9-2.With free trade,what would consumer surplus in China be

A)$400
B)$800
C)$900
D)$1600
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Figure 9-2
<strong>Figure 9-2   Refer to Figure 9-2.What does the world price for pencil sharpeners represent</strong> A)the demand for pencil sharpeners from the rest of the world B)the supply of pencil sharpeners from the rest of the world C)the level of inefficiency in the domestic market caused by trade D)the gap between domestic quantity demanded and domestic quantity supplied and the resulting shortage
Refer to Figure 9-2.What does the world price for pencil sharpeners represent

A)the demand for pencil sharpeners from the rest of the world
B)the supply of pencil sharpeners from the rest of the world
C)the level of inefficiency in the domestic market caused by trade
D)the gap between domestic quantity demanded and domestic quantity supplied and the resulting shortage
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The world price of umbrellas is $4.00 each.The pre-trade price of umbrellas in England is $15 each.What would happen if England allows trade in umbrellas

A)England will import umbrellas, and the price in England will be $20 each.
B)England will import umbrellas, and the price in England will be $15 each.
C)England will export umbrellas, and the price in England will be $20 each.
D)England will export umbrellas, and the price in England will be $15 each.
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Figure 9-3
<strong>Figure 9-3   Figure 9-3 represents the domestic hoverboard market in Canada.What would be the price and quantity demanded of hoverboards in Canada after trade</strong> A)P₀, Q₀ B)P₁, Q₂ C)P₁, Q₁ D)P₀, Q₁
Figure 9-3 represents the domestic hoverboard market in Canada.What would be the price and quantity demanded of hoverboards in Canada after trade

A)P₀, Q₀
B)P₁, Q₂
C)P₁, Q₁
D)P₀, Q₁
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When a country allows trade and becomes an exporter of a good,what is the result

A)Everyone in the country benefits.
B)Everyone in the country loses.
C)The gains of the winners exceed the losses of the losers.
D)The losses of the losers exceed the gains of the winners.
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Figure 9-4
<strong>Figure 9-4   Refer to Figure 9-4.What is producer surplus in this market after trade</strong> A)A B)C + B C)C D)C + D + B
Refer to Figure 9-4.What is producer surplus in this market after trade

A)A
B)C + B
C)C
D)C + D + B
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Figure 9-5
<strong>Figure 9-5   Figure 9-5 shows the domestic market for calculators in Haiti.What is the change in total surplus in Haiti because of trade</strong> A)$625 B)$865 C)$1500 D)$2800
Figure 9-5 shows the domestic market for calculators in Haiti.What is the change in total surplus in Haiti because of trade

A)$625
B)$865
C)$1500
D)$2800
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If a country allows trade and the domestic price of a good is higher than the world price,what will occur

A)The country will become an exporter of the good and trade at the domestic price.
B)The country will become an importer of the good and trade at the world price.
C)The country will become an exporter of the good and trade at the world price.
D)The country will become an importer of the good and trade at the market equilibrium price.
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Aquilonia has decided to end its policy of not trading with the rest of the world.When it ends its trade restrictions,it discovers that it is importing cinnamon,exporting steel,and neither importing nor exporting rugs.What are the effects

A)Domestic producers of cinnamon are now better off, and consumers of cinnamon are worse off; producers of steel are worse off, and consumers of steel are better off; both producers and consumers of rugs are unaffected.
B)Domestic producers of cinnamon are now worse off, and consumers of cinnamon are better off; producers of steel are better off, and consumers of steel are worse off; both producers and consumers of rugs are unaffected.
C)Domestic producers of cinnamon are now worse off, and consumers of cinnamon are better off; producers of steel are worse off, and consumers of steel are better off; both producers and consumers of rugs are unaffected.
D)Domestic producers of cinnamon, steel, and rugs are worse off and consumers of cinnamon, steel and rugs are better off.This is because trade always harms producers and helps consumers.
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Figure 9-4
<strong>Figure 9-4   Refer to Figure 9-4.What is consumer surplus in this market after trade</strong> A)A B)A + B C)A + B + D D)C
Refer to Figure 9-4.What is consumer surplus in this market after trade

A)A
B)A + B
C)A + B + D
D)C
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Figure 9-4
<strong>Figure 9-4   Refer to Figure 9-4.What is consumer surplus in this market before trade</strong> A)A B)A + B C)A + B + C D)D
Refer to Figure 9-4.What is consumer surplus in this market before trade

A)A
B)A + B
C)A + B + C
D)D
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Aquilonia has decided to end its policy of not trading with the rest of the world.When it ends its trade restrictions,it discovers that it is importing cinnamon,exporting steel,and neither importing nor exporting rugs.What can we conclude about consumer surplus in Aquilonia

A)It is now higher for steel, lower for cinnamon, and the same for rugs.
B)It is now higher for cinnamon and steel, but not rugs.
C)It is now higher for cinnamon and rugs, but not steel.
D)It is now higher for cinnamon, lower for steel, and the same for rugs.
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Figure 9-5
<strong>Figure 9-5   Figure 9-5 shows the domestic market for calculators in Haiti.What would Haiti do</strong> A)export 100 calculators B)import 150 calculators C)import 250 calculators D)export 300 calculators
Figure 9-5 shows the domestic market for calculators in Haiti.What would Haiti do

A)export 100 calculators
B)import 150 calculators
C)import 250 calculators
D)export 300 calculators
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Figure 9-3
<strong>Figure 9-3   Figure 9-3 represents the domestic hoverboard market in Canada.What is the quantity of hoverboards exported from Canada</strong> A)0 B)(Q₀ - Q₁) C)(Q₂ - Q₀) D)(Q₂ - Q₁)
Figure 9-3 represents the domestic hoverboard market in Canada.What is the quantity of hoverboards exported from Canada

A)0
B)(Q₀ - Q₁)
C)(Q₂ - Q₀)
D)(Q₂ - Q₁)
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.How many wagons would this country import or export</strong> A)export 20 wagons B)import 20 wagons C)import 30 wagons D)import 50 wagons
Refer to Figure 9-6.How many wagons would this country import or export

A)export 20 wagons
B)import 20 wagons
C)import 30 wagons
D)import 50 wagons
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Figure 9-4
<strong>Figure 9-4   Refer to Figure 9-4.What is producer surplus in this market before trade</strong> A)A B)C + B C)C D)C + D + B
Refer to Figure 9-4.What is producer surplus in this market before trade

A)A
B)C + B
C)C
D)C + D + B
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Figure 9-4
<strong>Figure 9-4   Refer to Figure 9-4.What is total surplus in this market after trade</strong> A)A + B B)A + B + C C)A + B + C + D D)B + C + D
Refer to Figure 9-4.What is total surplus in this market after trade

A)A + B
B)A + B + C
C)A + B + C + D
D)B + C + D
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Figure 9-5
<strong>Figure 9-5   Figure 9-5 shows the domestic market for calculators in Haiti.What is consumer surplus in Haiti before trade</strong> A)$375 B)$1125 C)$2250 D)$4500
Figure 9-5 shows the domestic market for calculators in Haiti.What is consumer surplus in Haiti before trade

A)$375
B)$1125
C)$2250
D)$4500
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When Ford and General Motors import automobile parts from Mexico at prices below those they must pay in Canada,who is worse off

A)Workers who assemble Ford and General Motors vehicles become worse off.
B)Canadian consumers, taken as a group, become worse off.
C)Mexican consumers, taken as a group, become worse off.
D)Canadian companies that manufacture automobile parts become worse off.
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.What does the world price for wagons represent</strong> A)demand for wagons from the rest of the world B)supply of wagons from the rest of the world C)the level of inefficiency in the domestic market caused by trade D)surplus in the domestic wagon market
Refer to Figure 9-6.What does the world price for wagons represent

A)demand for wagons from the rest of the world
B)supply of wagons from the rest of the world
C)the level of inefficiency in the domestic market caused by trade
D)surplus in the domestic wagon market
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When a country allows trade and becomes an importer of a good,what happens to consumer surplus and producer surplus

A)Consumer surplus and producer surplus will increase.
B)Consumer surplus and producer surplus will decrease.
C)Consumer surplus will increase, and producer surplus will decrease.
D)Consumer surplus will decrease, and producer surplus will increase.
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When a country allows trade and becomes an importer of a good,which of the following would NOT be the case

A)The gains of domestic consumers exceed the losses of domestic producers.
B)The losses of domestic producers exceed the gains of domestic consumers.
C)The price paid by domestic consumers of the good decreases.
D)The price received by domestic producers of the good decreases.
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Figure 9-4
<strong>Figure 9-4   Refer to Figure 9-4.What is the change in total surplus in this market because of trade</strong> A)A B)B C)C D)D
Refer to Figure 9-4.What is the change in total surplus in this market because of trade

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
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Figure 9-4
<strong>Figure 9-4   Refer to Figure 9-4.What is total surplus in this market before trade</strong> A)A + B B)A + B + C C)A + B + C + D D)B + C + D
Refer to Figure 9-4.What is total surplus in this market before trade

A)A + B
B)A + B + C
C)A + B + C + D
D)B + C + D
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When a country allows trade and becomes an importer of a good,who is better off

A)Both domestic producers and domestic consumers are better off.
B)Domestic producers are better off, and domestic consumers are worse off.
C)Domestic producers are worse off, and domestic consumers are better off.
D)Both domestic producers and domestic consumers are worse off.
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.If this country allows free trade in wagons,what will be the result</strong> A)Consumers will gain more than producers will lose. B)Producers will gain more than consumers will lose. C)Producers and consumers will both gain equally. D)Producers and consumers will both lose equally.
Refer to Figure 9-6.If this country allows free trade in wagons,what will be the result

A)Consumers will gain more than producers will lose.
B)Producers will gain more than consumers will lose.
C)Producers and consumers will both gain equally.
D)Producers and consumers will both lose equally.
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.If this country chooses to trade,what would be the price of wagons in this country and how many would be sold domestically</strong> A)$5 and 40 wagons would be sold domestically B)$5 and 50 wagons would be sold domestically C)$5 and 90 wagons would be sold domestically D)$8 and 70 wagons would be sold domestically
Refer to Figure 9-6.If this country chooses to trade,what would be the price of wagons in this country and how many would be sold domestically

A)$5 and 40 wagons would be sold domestically
B)$5 and 50 wagons would be sold domestically
C)$5 and 90 wagons would be sold domestically
D)$8 and 70 wagons would be sold domestically
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.With free trade,what would consumer surplus be</strong> A)$245.00 B)$303.75 C)$450.00 D)$607.50
Refer to Figure 9-6.With free trade,what would consumer surplus be

A)$245.00
B)$303.75
C)$450.00
D)$607.50
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Figure 9-8
<strong>Figure 9-8   Figure 9-8 shows the domestic market for solar panels in Germany.What would be the price of solar panels and the quantity demanded in Germany after trade</strong> A)P₀, Q₀ B)P₁, Q₀ C)P₁, Q₂ D)P₂, Q₂
Figure 9-8 shows the domestic market for solar panels in Germany.What would be the price of solar panels and the quantity demanded in Germany after trade

A)P₀, Q₀
B)P₁, Q₀
C)P₁, Q₂
D)P₂, Q₂
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Figure 9-8
<strong>Figure 9-8   Figure 9-8 shows the domestic market for solar panels in Germany.What is the quantity of solar panels imported into Germany</strong> A)0 B)Q₀ - Q₁ C)Q₂ - Q₀ D)Q₂ - Q₁
Figure 9-8 shows the domestic market for solar panels in Germany.What is the quantity of solar panels imported into Germany

A)0
B)Q₀ - Q₁
C)Q₂ - Q₀
D)Q₂ - Q₁
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Figure 9-7
<strong>Figure 9-7   Refer to Figure 9-7.If trade in shoes is allowed,what will happen to Korean shoe consumers and producers</strong> A)Both consumers and producers will gain. B)Both consumers and producers will lose. C)Consumers will gain, and producers will lose. D)Consumers will lose, and producers will gain.
Refer to Figure 9-7.If trade in shoes is allowed,what will happen to Korean shoe consumers and producers

A)Both consumers and producers will gain.
B)Both consumers and producers will lose.
C)Consumers will gain, and producers will lose.
D)Consumers will lose, and producers will gain.
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Figure 9-7
<strong>Figure 9-7   Refer to Figure 9-7.If trade in shoes is allowed in Korea,what will happen to consumer surplus and producer surplus</strong> A)Consumer surplus will increase, and producer surplus will decrease. B)Consumer surplus will decrease, and producer surplus will increase. C)Producer surplus and consumer surplus will increase. D)Producer surplus and consumer surplus will be unaffected.
Refer to Figure 9-7.If trade in shoes is allowed in Korea,what will happen to consumer surplus and producer surplus

A)Consumer surplus will increase, and producer surplus will decrease.
B)Consumer surplus will decrease, and producer surplus will increase.
C)Producer surplus and consumer surplus will increase.
D)Producer surplus and consumer surplus will be unaffected.
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Figure 9-7
<strong>Figure 9-7   Refer to Figure 9-7.If trade in shoes is allowed,what action will Korea take</strong> A)Korea will become an importer of shoes. B)Korea will become an exporter of shoes. C)Korea could become either an importer or an exporter of shoes. D)Korea will neither import nor export shoes.
Refer to Figure 9-7.If trade in shoes is allowed,what action will Korea take

A)Korea will become an importer of shoes.
B)Korea will become an exporter of shoes.
C)Korea could become either an importer or an exporter of shoes.
D)Korea will neither import nor export shoes.
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.Without trade,what would total surplus be</strong> A)$122.50 B)$306.25 C)$612.50 D)$1050.00
Refer to Figure 9-6.Without trade,what would total surplus be

A)$122.50
B)$306.25
C)$612.50
D)$1050.00
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Figure 9-8
<strong>Figure 9-8   Figure 9-8 shows the domestic market for solar panels in Germany.What would be the price and quantity of solar panels in Germany before trade</strong> A)P₀, Q₀ B)P₁, Q₀ C)P₁, Q₁ D)P₂, Q₂
Figure 9-8 shows the domestic market for solar panels in Germany.What would be the price and quantity of solar panels in Germany before trade

A)P₀, Q₀
B)P₁, Q₀
C)P₁, Q₁
D)P₂, Q₂
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.With free trade,what would producer surplus be</strong> A)$80 B)$150 C)$160 D)$200
Refer to Figure 9-6.With free trade,what would producer surplus be

A)$80
B)$150
C)$160
D)$200
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Figure 9-7
<strong>Figure 9-7   Refer to Figure 9-7.If trade in shoes is allowed,what will be the price of shoes in Korea</strong> A)$5 per pair B)between $5 and $12 per pair C)$12 per pair D)higher than $12 per pair
Refer to Figure 9-7.If trade in shoes is allowed,what will be the price of shoes in Korea

A)$5 per pair
B)between $5 and $12 per pair
C)$12 per pair
D)higher than $12 per pair
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.What is the increase in total surplus resulting from trade</strong> A)$0, since consumer surplus increases by $240 and producer surplus falls by $240 B)$60, since consumer surplus increases by $180 and producer surplus falls by $240 C)$60, since producer surplus increases by $240 and consumer surplus falls by $180 D)$75, since consumer surplus increases by $240 and producer surplus falls by $165
Refer to Figure 9-6.What is the increase in total surplus resulting from trade

A)$0, since consumer surplus increases by $240 and producer surplus falls by $240
B)$60, since consumer surplus increases by $180 and producer surplus falls by $240
C)$60, since producer surplus increases by $240 and consumer surplus falls by $180
D)$75, since consumer surplus increases by $240 and producer surplus falls by $165
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.If this country allows free trade in wagons,how much will consumers gain or lose</strong> A)lose by $75 B)lose by $240 C)gain by $120 D)gain by $240
Refer to Figure 9-6.If this country allows free trade in wagons,how much will consumers gain or lose

A)lose by $75
B)lose by $240
C)gain by $120
D)gain by $240
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.If this country allows free trade in wagons,how much will producers gain or lose</strong> A)gain by $45 B)gain by $210 C)lose by $210 D)lose by $165
Refer to Figure 9-6.If this country allows free trade in wagons,how much will producers gain or lose

A)gain by $45
B)gain by $210
C)lose by $210
D)lose by $165
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.With free trade,what would total surplus increase by</strong> A)$60 B)$75 C)$120 D)$145
Refer to Figure 9-6.With free trade,what would total surplus increase by

A)$60
B)$75
C)$120
D)$145
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.With free trade,what would total surplus be</strong> A)$245.00 B)$367.50 C)$687.50 D)$807.50
Refer to Figure 9-6.With free trade,what would total surplus be

A)$245.00
B)$367.50
C)$687.50
D)$807.50
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.Without trade,what would consumer surplus be</strong> A)$210.50 B)$245.50 C)$367.50 D)$560.00
Refer to Figure 9-6.Without trade,what would consumer surplus be

A)$210.50
B)$245.50
C)$367.50
D)$560.00
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.If this country allows free trade in wagons,who will gain or lose</strong> A)Consumers will gain, and producers will lose. B)Consumers will lose, and producers will gain. C)Both consumers and producers will gain. D)Both consumers and producers will lose.
Refer to Figure 9-6.If this country allows free trade in wagons,who will gain or lose

A)Consumers will gain, and producers will lose.
B)Consumers will lose, and producers will gain.
C)Both consumers and producers will gain.
D)Both consumers and producers will lose.
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Figure 9-6
<strong>Figure 9-6   Refer to Figure 9-6.Without trade,what would producer surplus be</strong> A)$210 B)$245 C)$450 D)$490
Refer to Figure 9-6.Without trade,what would producer surplus be

A)$210
B)$245
C)$450
D)$490
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