Carla Sees Life in "Right or Wrong," "All or None

question 195

Multiple Choice

Carla sees life in "right or wrong," "all or none" terms. She is engaging in:

• A) hopelessness.
• B) dichotomous thinking.
• C) psychache.
• D) blaming.

Identify the effects of international trade on producer and consumer surplus.

Grasp the economic implications of autarky versus engaging in international trade.

Understand the Heckscher-Ohlin model and its predictions about trade patterns based on factor endowments.

Recognize the political motivations behind trade protection measures.

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