Principles of Economics, 7th Edition

Published by South-Western College
ISBN 10: 128516587X
ISBN 13: 978-1-28516-587-5

Chapter 9 - Part III - Application: International Trade - Quick Check Multiple Choice - Page 190: 5

Answer

c) starting to allow trade when the world price is greater than the domestic price

Work Step by Step

When a country opens up to the trade of a good where its domestic price is lower than the world price, its producers can export that good and charge the world price. Therefore, producers benefit from the higher world price. However, the domestic price must then rise to the world price, hurting domestic consumers who must pay the higher price. Overall, the amount of trade increases because this country now exports.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.