Refer to the figure below to answer the following questions. Figure 7.1.2
The figure shows the market for helicopters in Canada,where D is the domestic demand curve and S is the domestic supply curve.The world price is $36 million per helicopter.
-In Figure 7.1.2,with international trade,Canadian firms buy ________ helicopters per year.
A)240
B)480
C)720
D)360
E)600

Question

Refer to the figure below to answer the following questions.  Figure 7.1.2
The figure shows the market for helicopters in Canada,where D is the domestic demand curve and S is the domestic supply curve.The world price is $36 million per helicopter.
-In Figure 7.1.2,with international trade,Canadian firms buy ________ helicopters per year.
A)240 
B)480 
C)720 
D)360 
E)600

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

With international trade, Canadian firms buy 240 helicopters per year. This is because the world price of helicopters is lower than the Canadian price, so Canadian firms can import helicopters more cheaply than they can produce them domestically.

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