Suppose in the Country of Nash That the Price of Oranges

question 179

Short Answer

Suppose in the country of Nash that the price of oranges is $8 per bushel with no trade allowed. If the world price of oranges is $10 per bushel and if Nash allows free trade, will Nash be an importer or an exporter of oranges?

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