Which of the Following Statements About Exchange Is True

question 195

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about exchange is true?

• A) If everyone starts off with the same quantities of each good, it would be impossible to realize gains from trade.
• B) Exchange tends to move each good toward those individuals who value the good more highly.
• C) Exchange always results in one party being made better off and the other being made worse off.
• D) For trade to occur, everyone must start off with the same value of the good that is traded.

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