When a Country Allows Trade and Becomes an Importer of a Good

question 18

Multiple Choice

When a country allows trade and becomes an importer of a good,

• A)consumer surplus and producer surplus both increase.
• B)consumer surplus and producer surplus both decrease.
• C)consumer surplus increases and producer surplus decreases.
• D)consumer surplus decreases and producer surplus increases.

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Definitions:

Super-Normal Voting Rights

Voting rights that are greater than one vote per share, typically granted to certain class of shares to retain control in a company.

Preemptive Right

The right of existing shareholders to purchase additional shares in a company before the company offers them to the public, to maintain their proportionate ownership in the company.

After-Tax Yield

The profitability of an investment after all taxes have been deducted, providing a true picture of the investment's return.

Required Return

The minimum rate of return that an investor expects to receive from an investment, accounting for risk preferences and inflation expectations.