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Figure 9-9 Figure 9-9   -Refer to Figure 9-9. The change in total surplus in this market because of trade is A) D, and this area represents a loss of total surplus because of trade. B) D, and this area represents a gain in total surplus because of trade. C) B + D, and this area represents a loss of total surplus because of trade. D) B + D, and this area represents a gain in total surplus because of trade. -Refer to Figure 9-9. The change in total surplus in this market because of trade is


A) D, and this area represents a loss of total surplus because of trade.
B) D, and this area represents a gain in total surplus because of trade.
C) B + D, and this area represents a loss of total surplus because of trade.
D) B + D, and this area represents a gain in total surplus because of trade.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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For Country A, the world price of textiles exceeds the domestic equilibrium price of textiles. As a result, international trade allows sellers of textiles in Country A to experience greater producer surplus than they otherwise would experience.

A) True
B) False

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Import quotas and tariffs make domestic sellers better off and domestic buyers worse off.

A) True
B) False

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Figure 9-5 The figure illustrates the market for tricycles in a country. Figure 9-5 The figure illustrates the market for tricycles in a country.   -Refer to Figure 9-5. Without trade, consumer surplus amounts to A) $810. B) $1,620. C) $3,240. D) $6,480. -Refer to Figure 9-5. Without trade, consumer surplus amounts to


A) $810.
B) $1,620.
C) $3,240.
D) $6,480.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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After a country goes from disallowing trade in coffee with other countries to allowing trade in coffee with other countries,


A) the domestic price of coffee will be greater than the world price of coffee.
B) the domestic price of coffee will be lower than the world price of coffee.
C) the domestic price of coffee will equal the world price of coffee.
D) The world price of coffee does not matter; the domestic price of coffee prevails.

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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For a country that is considering the adoption of either a tariff or an import quota on a particular good, an important difference is that


A) an import quota has no effect on consumer surplus, while a tariff decreases consumer surplus.
B) an import quota has no effect on producer surplus, while a tariff decreases producer surplus.
C) a tariff raises total surplus, while an import quota does not.
D) a tariff raises revenue for that country's government, while an import quota does not.

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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Figure 9-14. On the diagram below, Q represents the quantity of crude oil and P represents the price of crude oil. Figure 9-14. On the diagram below, Q represents the quantity of crude oil and P represents the price of crude oil.   -Refer to Figure 9-14. When the country for which the figure is drawn allows international trade in crude oil, A) consumer surplus for domestic crude-oil consumers decreases. B) the demand for crude oil by domestic crude-oil consumers decreases. C) the losses of the domestic losers outweigh the gains of the domestic winners. D) domestic crude-oil producers sell less crude oil. -Refer to Figure 9-14. When the country for which the figure is drawn allows international trade in crude oil,


A) consumer surplus for domestic crude-oil consumers decreases.
B) the demand for crude oil by domestic crude-oil consumers decreases.
C) the losses of the domestic losers outweigh the gains of the domestic winners.
D) domestic crude-oil producers sell less crude oil.

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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If Freedonia changes its laws to allow international trade in software and the world price is higher than its domestic price, then it must be the case that


A) both consumer surplus and producer surplus increase.
B) consumer surplus increases and producer surplus decreases.
C) consumer surplus decreases and producer surplus increases.
D) both consumer surplus and producer surplus decrease.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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According to the principle of comparative advantage, all countries can benefit from trading with one another because trade allows each country to specialize in doing what it does best.

A) True
B) False

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Figure 9-27 The following diagram shows the domestic demand and supply curves in a market. Assume that the world price in this market is $20 per unit. Figure 9-27 The following diagram shows the domestic demand and supply curves in a market. Assume that the world price in this market is $20 per unit.   -Refer to Figure 9-27. With no trade allowed, how much are consumer surplus, producer surplus, and total surplus? -Refer to Figure 9-27. With no trade allowed, how much are consumer surplus, producer surplus, and total surplus?

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Figure 9-27 The following diagram shows the domestic demand and supply curves in a market. Assume that the world price in this market is $20 per unit. Figure 9-27 The following diagram shows the domestic demand and supply curves in a market. Assume that the world price in this market is $20 per unit.   -Refer to Figure 9-27. Suppose the country imposes a $5 per unit tariff. If the country allows trade with a tariff, how much are consumer surplus, producer surplus, tariff revenue, and total surplus? -Refer to Figure 9-27. Suppose the country imposes a $5 per unit tariff. If the country allows trade with a tariff, how much are consumer surplus, producer surplus, tariff revenue, and total surplus?

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Figure 9-28 The following diagram shows the domestic demand and domestic supply curves in a market. Figure 9-28 The following diagram shows the domestic demand and domestic supply curves in a market.   -Refer to Figure 9-28. Suppose the world price in this market is $6. If the country allows free trade, how many units will domestic consumers demand, and how many units will domestic producers supply? -Refer to Figure 9-28. Suppose the world price in this market is $6. If the country allows free trade, how many units will domestic consumers demand, and how many units will domestic producers supply?

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Figure 9-17 Figure 9-17   -Refer to Figure 9-17. The deadweight loss caused by the tariff is A) $24. B) $72. C) $96. D) $144. -Refer to Figure 9-17. The deadweight loss caused by the tariff is


A) $24.
B) $72.
C) $96.
D) $144.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

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List four benefits of international trade.

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Figure 9-22 The following diagram shows the domestic demand and domestic supply in a market. In addition, assume that the world price in this market is $40 per unit. Figure 9-22 The following diagram shows the domestic demand and domestic supply in a market. In addition, assume that the world price in this market is $40 per unit.   -Refer to Figure 9-22. Suppose the government imposes a tariff of $20 per unit. The amount of revenue collected by the government from the tariff is A) $6,000. B) $9,000. C) $12,000. D) $15,000. -Refer to Figure 9-22. Suppose the government imposes a tariff of $20 per unit. The amount of revenue collected by the government from the tariff is


A) $6,000.
B) $9,000.
C) $12,000.
D) $15,000.

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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Figure 9-27 The following diagram shows the domestic demand and supply curves in a market. Assume that the world price in this market is $20 per unit. Figure 9-27 The following diagram shows the domestic demand and supply curves in a market. Assume that the world price in this market is $20 per unit.   -Refer to Figure 9-27. Suppose the country imposes a $5 per unit tariff. If the country allows trade with a tariff, how much is the deadweight loss caused by the tariff? -Refer to Figure 9-27. Suppose the country imposes a $5 per unit tariff. If the country allows trade with a tariff, how much is the deadweight loss caused by the tariff?

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Figure 9-5 The figure illustrates the market for tricycles in a country. Figure 9-5 The figure illustrates the market for tricycles in a country.   -Refer to Figure 9-5. The horizontal line at the world price of tricycles represents the A) demand for tricycles from the rest of the world. B) supply of tricycles from the rest of the world. C) level of inefficiency in the domestic market caused by trade. D) surplus in the domestic tricycle market. -Refer to Figure 9-5. The horizontal line at the world price of tricycles represents the


A) demand for tricycles from the rest of the world.
B) supply of tricycles from the rest of the world.
C) level of inefficiency in the domestic market caused by trade.
D) surplus in the domestic tricycle market.

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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Refer to Figure 9-15. As a result of the tariff, there is a deadweight loss that amounts to


A) B.
B) E.
C) D + F.
D) B + D + E + F.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Figure 9-21 The following diagram shows the domestic demand and domestic supply for a market. In addition, assume that the world price in this market is $40 per unit. Figure 9-21 The following diagram shows the domestic demand and domestic supply for a market. In addition, assume that the world price in this market is $40 per unit.   -Refer to Figure 9-21. With free trade, the domestic price and domestic quantity demanded are A) $30 and 1,200. B) $40 and 800. C) $30 and 800. D) $40 and 1,600. -Refer to Figure 9-21. With free trade, the domestic price and domestic quantity demanded are


A) $30 and 1,200.
B) $40 and 800.
C) $30 and 800.
D) $40 and 1,600.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Figure 9-27 The following diagram shows the domestic demand and supply curves in a market. Assume that the world price in this market is $20 per unit. Figure 9-27 The following diagram shows the domestic demand and supply curves in a market. Assume that the world price in this market is $20 per unit.   -Refer to Figure 9-27. With no trade allowed, what are the equilibrium price and equilibrium quantity in this market? -Refer to Figure 9-27. With no trade allowed, what are the equilibrium price and equilibrium quantity in this market?

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