Create and Describe Your Own Example of the Prisoner's Dilemma

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Essay

Create and describe your own example of the prisoner's dilemma.

Interpret economic diagrams related to trade and tariffs.

Evaluate the overall welfare effects of trade on a country.

Identify the effects of trade on domestic production and consumption.

Understand the role of world price in determining whether a country will import or export a good.

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Definitions:

Before-Tax Total Income

The total income earned by an individual or a business before any taxes are deducted.

Poorest 20 Percent

The segment of a population that ranks at the bottom fifth in terms of income.

Income Mobility

The ability of individuals or families to move up or down the economic ladder within a society over time.

Economic Status

An individual's or area's financial condition and stability, often measured by income, employment, and wealth indicators.