In the Market for Apples in a Certain Country,consumer Surplus

question 69

Multiple Choice

In the market for apples in a certain country,consumer surplus increases and total surplus increases when that country

• A)abandons a no-trade policy,adopts a free-trade policy,and becomes an importer of apples.
• B)abandons a no-trade policy,adopts a free-trade policy,and becomes an exporter of apples.
• C)abandons a free-trade policy,adopts a no-trade policy,and becomes an importer of apples.
• D)abandons a free-trade policy,adopts a no-trade policy,and becomes an exporter of apples.

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