- Based on the Information in Table 35

question 4

Multiple Choice

- Based on the information in Table 35.1,assume China and the United States have the same amount of resources with which to produce soybeans and computers and they produce no other goods.For trade to be mutually beneficial for both countries,the terms of trade will be such that 1 ton of soybeans will exchange for

• A)More than 3 computers but less than 5.
• B)More than 1/5 of a computer but less than 1/3.
• C)Less than 3 computers.

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Definitions:

Perfectly Elastic

A situation in demand where consumers will buy an infinite quantity of goods at a certain price but none if the price increases even slightly.

Perfectly Inelastic

A demand situation where the quantity demanded does not change regardless of the price level.

Excise Tax

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Market Price

The current price at which a good or service can be bought or sold in a given market, reflecting supply and demand dynamics.