Figure 34-9 In Figure 34-9, Hostilities Break Out Between Pastaland and Pestoland

question 81

Multiple Choice

Figure 34-9

In Figure 34-9, hostilities break out between Pastaland and Pestoland after Pestoland violates the Treaty of Basil. Consequently, trade stops and the price of pasta

• A) rises to OJ in both countries.
• B) falls to OC in both countries.
• C) falls to OC in Pastaland and rises to OJ in Pestoland.
• D) rises to OJ in Pastaland and falls to OC in Pestoland.

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