Exhibit 8-11 -Refer to Exhibit 8-11, Which Is a Long-Run Average Total

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Multiple Choice

Exhibit 8-11
-Refer to Exhibit 8-11, which is a long-run average total cost (ATC) schedule. At 3 units of output, the firm's production is in

• A)decreasing marginal cost.
• B)increasing marginal product of labor.
• C)constant returns to scale.
• D)economies of scale.
• E)diseconomies of scale.

Appreciate the arguments for and against trade restrictions, including jobs, unfair competition, and protection-as-a-bargaining-chip.

Comprehend how unilateral, bilateral, and multilateral trade agreements impact domestic and international markets.

Identify the gains from international trade in terms of total surplus and the distribution of benefits among consumers and producers.

Understand the strategic implications of import tariffs and agricultural subsidies in international trade.

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Shares

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