Assume that the weekly domestic demand for petroleum is represented by the equation: P= -2.25Q + 600.  And, the weekly domestic supply of petroleum is represented by the equation: P= 1.5Q + 25.  Assume also, that the world price of petroleum is $200. What is the domestic autarky price and quantity when this economy is closed to trade? What would be the total quantity of petroleum demanded when the economy is open to international trade? What would be the volume of imports when the economy is open to trade? What is the import dependency ratio in this economy when it is open for international trade in petroleum?

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Assume that the weekly domestic demand for petroleum is represented by the equation: P= -2.25Q + 600.  And, the weekly domestic supply of petroleum is represented by the equation: P= 1.5Q + 25.  Assume also, that the world price of petroleum is $200.

  1. What is the domestic autarky price and quantity when this economy is closed to trade?
  2. What would be the total quantity of petroleum demanded when the economy is open to international trade?
  3. What would be the volume of imports when the economy is open to trade?

What is the import dependency ratio in this economy when it is open for international trade in petroleum?

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