Suppose That There Are Only Two Countries in the World

question 51

Multiple Choice

Suppose that there are only two countries in the world, Heartland and Soulland. The two countries produce only two goods, corn and drill presses. At its current level of production, Heartland must give up production of 1/4 drill press to produce an additional 100 bushels of corn. Soulland must give up 1 drill press to produce an additional 100 bushels of corn. No trade now occurs between the two economies, and both economies are operating on their respective production possibilities frontiers.
-(Exhibit: Heartland and Soulland) If trade now opens up between the two economies, we can expect that:

• A) Both countries will be able to consume more of both goods.
• B) Heartland will end up consuming more drill presses and less corn.
• C) Heartland will consume more of both goods, but Soulland will consume less of both goods.
• D) Soulland will consume more of both goods, but Heartland will consume less of both goods.

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Definitions:

Currency

Currency is the system of money in general use in a particular country, facilitating the buying and selling of goods and services.

Remittances

Money sent by immigrants back to their home country, often to family members, contributing significantly to the economy of the receiving country.

Immigrants

Individuals who move to a country different from their country of origin for the purposes of settling, working, or studying.

Financial Payments

Transactions involving the transfer of money or other monetary instruments from one party to another as compensation or for acquiring goods or services.