Figure: Consumption with and Without Trade

question 54

Essay

Figure: Consumption with and without Trade
Refer to the figure. Suppose this diagram represents the market for sugar in the United States.
a. What is the equilibrium price of sugar before trade?
b. What is the equilibrium quantity of sugar before trade?
c. What is the price of sugar after trade is allowed?
d. What is the quantity of sugar imported after trade is allowed?
e. What is the amount of consumer surplus before trade?
f. By how much does consumer surplus increase after trade?
g. What is the amount of producer surplus before trade?
h. What is the amount of producer surplus after trade?

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Definitions:

Exact Simple Interest

Interest calculation method using a 365-day year that does not account for the effect of compounding.

365-Day Year

A method used for calculating interest based upon a calendar year, counting all 365 days (or 366 in a leap year), typically used for more precise financial calculations.

Ordinary Simple Interest

Interest calculated on the principal amount of a loan or deposit, based on a simple calculation without compounding.

360-Day Year

An accounting method where the year is assumed to have 360 days, simplifying interest calculation by using 30-day months.