In Terms of Static Economic Analysis, If a Customs Union

question 151

Multiple Choice

In terms of static economic analysis, if a customs union results in a large amount of trade creation relative to trade diversion, world welfare

• A) increases.
• B) decreases.
• C) either increases or decreases.
• D) neither increases nor decreases.

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