JNU SIS 2017 Question 15: Theories of international trade
The domestic demand and domestic supply of shirts in a small economy are
Qs=15P−15Qd=85−10P
where Qs and Qd are quantity supplied and quantity demanded respectively, and P denotes the market price. The price of a shirt in the international market is given to be 2 units.
If the home country engages in free trade, then it will
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The domestic demand and domestic supply of shirts in a small economy are Qₛ = 15P - 15 Q_d = 85 - 10P where Qₛ and Q_d are quantity supplied and quantity demanded respectively, and P denotes the market price. The price of a shirt in the international market is given to be 2 units. If the home country engages in free trade, then it will (A) export 70 shirts (B) import 65 shirts (C) import 50 shirts (D) import 15 shirts
Also written as: The domestic demand and domestic supply of shirts in a small economy are Q_s = 15P - 15 Q_d = 85 - 10P where Q_s and Q_d are quantity supplied and quantity demanded respectively, and P denotes the market price. The price of a shirt in the international market is given to be 2 units. If the home country engages in free trade, then it will
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What this question tests
This question is on Specialisation and the gains from trade, part of Theories of international trade in International Economics.
How specialisation raises consumption possibilities, including complete and incomplete specialisation.
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