Figure 17-8 -Refer to Figure 17-8. If This Country Allows Free Trade

question 54

Multiple Choice

Figure 17-8
-Refer to Figure 17-8. If this country allows free trade in wagons,

• A) consumers will gain more than producers will lose.
• B) producers will gain more than consumers will lose.
• C) producers and consumers will both gain equally.
• D) producers and consumers will both lose equally.

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Definitions:

Public Sector

The part of the economy that is controlled by the government, including various public services and enterprises.

Majority Voting

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