Which of the Following Could Explain Why the Terms of Trade

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could explain why the terms of trade of developing countries might deteriorate over time?

• A) Developing country exports consist mainly of manufactured goods.
• B) Developing country exports consist mainly of primary products.
• C) Commodity export prices are determined in highly competitive markets.
• D) Commodity export prices are solely determined by developing countries.
• E) Developing country exports are too diverse.

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Definitions:

Adverse Selection

A market process in which undesired results occur due to information asymmetry between buyers and sellers, where one party has more or better information than the other.

Sellers' Ratings

Evaluations or scores given to sellers based on their performance, product quality, and customer service, often found on e-commerce platforms.

Asymmetric Information

A situation in which one party in a transaction has more or superior information than the other, leading to an imbalance in the transaction.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount that they actually do pay.