ince 1950, the volume of world trade and the volume of world real GDP A. have both increased, but the volume of world trade has increased more slowly than the volume of worl real GDP. B. have both increased at roughly the same rate. C. have both decreased at roughly the same rate. D. have both increased, but the volume of world trade has increased faster than the volume of world real GDP.

ince 1950, the volume of world trade and the volume of world real GDP A. have both increased, but the volume of world trade has increased more slowly than the volume of worl real GDP. B. have both increased at roughly the same rate. C. have both decreased at roughly the same rate. D. have both increased, but the volume of world trade has increased faster than the volume of world real GDP.

Principles of Economics 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172364

Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter33: International Trade

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 35P: If trade increases world GDP by 1 per year, what is the global impact of this increase over 10...

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