Figure 81 Depicts the Supply and Demand Schedules of Calculators for for Greece

question 119

Multiple Choice

Figure 8.1 depicts the supply and demand schedules of calculators for Greece, a "small" country that is unable to affect the world price. Greece's supply and demand schedules of calculators are respectively depicted by SG and DG. Assume that Greece imports calculators from either Germany or France. Suppose Germany is the world's low-cost producer who can supply calculators to Greece at $20 per unit, while France can supply calculators at $30 per unit.

Figure 8.1. Effects of a Customs Union

-Consider Figure 8.1.Suppose Greece had formed a customs union with Germany rather than France.The value of the trade diversion effect would be

• A) $0.
• B) $5.
• C) $10.
• D) $15.

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Definitions:

Demand Curves

Graphs showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded by consumers at those prices.

Cost Curves

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Endowment Effects

A behavioral economics concept where individuals value an object more highly simply because they own it, influencing their willingness to trade or sell.

Gain Experience

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