Suppose New Zealand Goes from Being an Isolated Country to Being

question 144

Multiple Choice

Suppose New Zealand goes from being an isolated country to being an exporter of wool.As a result,

• A) consumer surplus increases for consumers of wool in New Zealand.
• B) producer surplus increases for producers of wool in New Zealand.
• C) total surplus remains unchanged in the wool market in New Zealand.
• D) it is reasonable to infer that other countries have a comparative advantage over New Zealand in wool production.

Identify how changes in substitute goods' prices affect market demand and equilibrium.

Analyze the effects of weather conditions on the demand for seasonal products.

Recognize the role of consumer and producer surplus in market transactions.

Assess the impact of changes in production costs on market supply.

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