Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 129

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
Figure: Gains from Trade
-(Figure: Gains from Trade) Refer to the figure. What are the unexploited gains from trade at the free market equilibrium?

• A) $1,000
• B) $500
• C) $0
• D) $1,500

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New Products

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