Which of the Following Is Correct

question 247

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct?
i.U.S.total surplus decreases when the United States exports a good.
ii.U.S.total surplus decreases when the United States imports a good.
iii.U.S.total surplus increases when the United States imports a good and when it exports a good.

• A) i only
• B) iii only
• C) i and ii
• D) ii only
• E) None of the above because the U.S. total surplus does not change as a result of trade

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Definitions:

Consumer Price Index

An index measuring the variation in prices paid by typical consumers for retail goods and other items, indicating the cost of living.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

A U.S. government agency responsible for collecting and disseminating a wide array of economic data, including employment, inflation, and productivity statistics.

Consumer Price Index

An indicator that calculates the weighted mean of the cost of a selection of consumer products and services, used to signify the rate of inflation.

Cost of Living

Cost of Living refers to the amount of money needed to cover basic expenses such as housing, food, taxes, and healthcare in a certain place and time.