Suppose the Lowest-Wage State in the United States Is West

question 91

Multiple Choice

Suppose the lowest-wage state in the United States is West Virginia and the highest-wage state is New York. Which of the following would be true?

• A) If New York trades with West Virginia, consumers in New York will be worse off.
• B) If New York trades with West Virginia, wages in New York will fall until they equal the wages in West Virginia.
• C) New York would be better off if its state government imposed restrictions on the importation of goods made in West Virginia.
• D) Both New York and West Virginia will be better off if they are allowed to trade freely.

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