In terms of static economic analysis, if a customs union results in a large amount of trade diversion relative to trade creation, world welfare declines.

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Trade diversion occurs when a customs union diverts trade away from lower-cost producers outside the union to higher-cost producers inside the union. This can lead to a decline in world welfare as resources are not being allocated efficiently.

In Terms of Static Economic Analysis, If a Customs Union