Graph 9-1 This Graph Refers to the Market for Beef in Japan

question 80

Multiple Choice

Graph 9-1
This graph refers to the market for beef in Japan.
-According to Graph 9-1, if trade in beef is allowed, Japan:

• A)will become an importer of beef
• B)will become an exporter of beef
• C)could become either an importer of beef or an exporter of beef
• D)will neither import nor export beef

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