Table 23-3 The Table Below Contains Data for the Country of Wrexington

question 29

Multiple Choice

Table 23-3
The table below contains data for the country of Wrexington for the year 2008.

-Refer to Table 23-3.What were Wrexington's net exports in 2008?

• A) -$217
• B) -$88
• C) $88
• D) $217

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Definitions:

Backward Bending

A curve, often related to the labor supply, indicating that beyond a certain wage level, as wages increase, individuals may choose to work fewer hours, prioritizing leisure over additional income.

Income Effect

The change in an individual's or economy's income and how that change will impact the quantity demanded of a good or service.

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption patterns due to a change in relative prices, leading consumers to substitute one product for another more affordable one.

Competitive Firm

A competitive firm is a business that operates in a market where there are many sellers and buyers, the product offered is similar, and the firm can only be a price taker, not a price maker.