If Colombia exports coffee to the rest of the world, Colombian coffee sellers benefit from higher producer surplus.Colombian coffee buyers are worse off because of lower consumer surplus, but total surplus in Colombia increases because of trade.

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When Colombian coffee is exported, it fetches a higher price in the international market, leading to higher producer surplus for Colombian coffee sellers. However, this also means that Colombian coffee buyers have to pay a higher price, leading to lower consumer surplus. Despite this, overall total surplus in Colombia increases due to trade.

If Colombia Exports Coffee to the Rest of the World