If the Opportunity Cost of Corn to Wheat Is 3:1

question 62

True/False

If the opportunity cost of corn to wheat is 3:1 in the United States and 5:1 in France, only France would benefit from trade if the actual terms of trade between corn and wheat were 7:1.

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Definitions:

Pure Monopolist

A market structure where a single firm completely dominates the market, with no close substitutes for its product, allowing it to control prices.

Discriminating

The act of making a distinction or differentiating between items, people, or situations, often based on specific criteria.

Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where a seller charges different prices for the same product or service to different consumers, based on their willingness to pay.

Durable Good

A consumer good with an expected life (use) of three or more years.