Suppose a Small Island Nation Imports Sugar for Its Population

question 129

Multiple Choice

Suppose a small island nation imports sugar for its population at the world price of $1,500 per ton. The domestic market for sugar is shown below. If the government provides a subsidy of $500 per ton, then relative to before the subsidy, consumer surplus will ______ by ______ per day.

• A)decrease; $500
• B)decrease; $1,000
• C)increase; $1,000
• D)increase; $5,000

Recognize division of labor and how specialization impacts economic organization and social structures.

Identify the key sectors of the economy and the types of activities associated with each.

Appreciate the sociological perspectives on work, including the critiques and analyses of labor conditions.

Understand the importance of productivity in the economic context and how it's measured.

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