5 3 2 A B D F G I 8 11 S 7) Use the graph above to answer this question. Initially, Spartania is an autarchy and there is no international trade allowed. Then, the country decides to allow free trade. The world price is $2. Which of the following areas best represents the additional economic surplus created when free trade is permitted? A) G+H B) I C) C+E D) A+B+C E) D+F+E+G+H

5 3 2 A B D F G I 8 11 S 7) Use the graph above to answer this question. Initially, Spartania is an autarchy and there is no international trade allowed. Then, the country decides to allow free trade. The world price is $2. Which of the following areas best represents the additional economic surplus created when free trade is permitted? A) G+H B) I C) C+E D) A+B+C E) D+F+E+G+H

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Chapter34: World Trade Equilibrium

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