Assume the Standard Trade Model with Two Countries (Alpha and Beta)

question 38

Multiple Choice

Assume the standard trade model with two countries (Alpha and Beta) , two goods (food and drink) , and two factors of production (land and labor) . Further assume that Alpha is relatively labor-abundant and drink is relatively labor-intensive. If the countries engage in free trade, the price of food will:

• A)rise in Alpha and fall in Beta.
• B)rise in both the countries.
• C)fall in both the countries.
• D)fall in Alpha and rise in Beta.

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Definitions:

Constant-cost Industry

An industry where the costs of production, including inputs and technology, do not change as the total output of the industry changes.

Long-run Equilibrium

A state in which all aspects of an economy or market are balanced, and all adjustment processes have been completed over time.

Consumer Demand

The desire and ability of consumers to purchase goods and services at given prices within a specific time period.

Competitive Increasing-cost Industry

An industry in which the entry of new firms causes the prices of inputs to increase, affecting the cost of production for all firms.