Answer the Next Three Questions on the Basis of the Following

question 12

Essay

Answer the next three questions on the basis of the following production possibilities data for Francia and Galacia.All data are in tons. (a) If trade occurs between Francia and Galacia, which nation should export what product? Why?(b) What are the limits of the terms of trade between Francia and Galacia?(c) Assume that prior to specialization and trade, Francia and Galacia chose production possibility "C." Now each specializes according to comparative advantage.What will be the resulting gains from trade? Explain your answer.

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Definitions:

Natural Monopoly

A market condition where a single firm can supply a good or service to an entire market more efficiently than multiple firms due to high fixed or startup costs.

Economies Of Scale

The cost advantage that arises with increased output of a product, as fixed costs are spread over more units of production, reducing the cost per unit.

Diseconomies Of Scale

An increase in average total cost as output rises.

Monopoly

A market structure characterized by a single seller who has exclusive control over a product or service, with no close substitutes.