The Trade-Creation Effect Refers To

question 31

Multiple Choice

The trade-creation effect refers to:

• A)a reduction in economic efficiency as a result of a preferential trade agreement.
• B)a production shift to a higher-cost producer as a result of a preferential trade agreement.
• C)the outcome of a preferential trade agreement that allows a country to obtain goods at a lower cost than is available at home.
• D)diversion of production from a country that has comparative advantage.
• E)a production shift to a country that does not have comparative advantage.

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Definitions:

Cash Short

A situation where the cash on hand is less than the expected amount or what is recorded in the books, often indicating errors or mismanagement.

Journal Entry

A record in an accounting journal that captures the financial transactions of a business, showing debits and credits for each transaction.

Petty Cash Account

A modest sum of money maintained readily available for small, urgent costs.

Mail and Postage

The service and cost associated with sending documents and parcels through a postal system.