Suppose That the Country of Xenophobia Chose to Isolate Itself

question 55

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the country of Xenophobia chose to isolate itself from the rest of the world.Its ruler proclaimed that Xenophobia should become self-sufficient,so it would not engage in foreign trade.From an economic perspective,this idea would

• A)make sense if Xenophobia had an absolute advantage in all goods.
• B)make sense if Xenophobia had no absolute advantages in any good.
• C)not make sense as long as Xenophobia had a comparative advantage in some good.
• D)not make sense as long as Xenophobia had an absolute advantage in at least half the goods that could be traded.

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Definitions:

Indifference Curve

An indifference curve is a graph that shows a combination of two goods that give a consumer equal satisfaction and utility, indicating preferences irrespective of consumption mix.

Slope

A measure of the steepness or inclination of a line, indicating the change in the vertical axis relative to the change in the horizontal axis.

Consumer

A consumer is an individual or group who purchases goods and services for personal use from the market, contributing to demand.

Budget Constraints

The limitations on the consumption bundles that a consumer can afford with a limited income.