A Country Can Gain by Importing a Good That It

question 143

Multiple Choice

A country can gain by importing a good that it can make itself if

• A)this enables the country to make another good in which it is extremely efficient.
• B)it has an absolute disadvantage in the good.
• C)this permits the country to establish comparative advantage in the good.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the free market equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved, leading to a mismatch between supply and demand.

Consumer Surplus

The discrepancy between what consumers are prepared and capable of spending for a product or service and the actual amount they end up paying.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive.

Tax Revenues

Income that the government receives from taxation, which can be levied on individuals, corporations, and other legal entities.