The Effect of Trade on Income Distribution

question 13

Multiple Choice

The effect of trade on income distribution

• A) can be significant in the sort run.
• B) is positive for all segments of an economy.
• C) is insignificant in the short run.
• D) implies that there are no real gains from trade.
• E) refutes the model of comparative advantage.

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Definitions:

Alternative Hypothesis

A hypothesis that contradicts the null hypothesis, proposing that there is a significant difference or effect.

Null Hypothesis

A default hypothesis that there is no significant difference or effect, often tested against an alternative hypothesis in statistical analysis.

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The particular area of study or question that a researcher is focused on exploring in their work.

Alternative Hypothesis

In hypothesis testing, it is the hypothesis that suggests there is a statistically significant effect or difference between groups or variables, as opposed to the null hypothesis.