A Rise in the Price of Imports or a Fall

question 145

Multiple Choice

A rise in the price of imports or a fall in the price of exports will:

• A) Improve the terms of trade
• B) Worsen the terms of trade
• C) Expand the production possibilities curve
• D) Contract the production possibilities curve

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Definitions:

Total Surplus

The combined benefit that all participants (consumers and producers) receive in a market, represented by the sum of consumer and producer surplus.

Market Equilibrium

A condition in a market where the quantity demanded equals the quantity supplied, leading to a stable price.

Good

A tangible item that is produced and is capable of being offered to a market to satisfy a want or need.

Quantity

The amount or number of a material or immaterial goods considered as units or an entity.