The Table Given Below Shows the Export and Import Values

question 31

Multiple Choice

The table given below shows the export and import values of automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and clothing in country A and country B. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Country A } & \text { Exports (\$billions) } & \text { Imports (\$billions) } \\\hline \text { Automobiles } & 20 & 40 \\\hline \text { Pharmaceuticals } & 30 & 30 \\\hline \text { Clothing } & 40 & 0 \\\hline\end{array}$$ $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Country A } & \text { Exports (\$billions) } & \text { Imports (\$billions) } \\\hline \text { Automobiles } &0 & 20 \\\hline \text { Pharmaceuticals } & 40 & 40 \\\hline \text { Clothing } & 45 & 35 \\\hline\end{array}$$ The weighted-average of the intra-industry trade (IIT) shares in country A's trade in automobiles, pharmaceuticals and clothing is:

• A)0.625.
• B)0.875.
• C)0.4375.
• D)1.286.

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Definitions:

Explicit Costs

Payments made directly to external parties as part of business operations, including salaries, rental fees, and the cost of goods.

Implicit Costs

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Normal Rate

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Operating Profit

The profit earned from a firm's normal core business operations, excluding deductions of interest and tax.