State and explain three [or some other number chosen by the instructor] reasons why the scope for further expansion of developing country commodity exports is likely to be limited

What will be an ideal response?


(a. development of further synthetic substitutes, (b) continued agricultural protection in developed countries, (c) the developing country's desire for agricultural self-sufficiency, (d) low income elasticities for these products. (e) instability of export earnings.

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A. Move the economy to full employment. B. Lead to responses by market participants that may make the market outcome worse. C. Have no effect on the economy. D. Help stabilize the economy.

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A. $150 B. $180 C. $450 D. $540

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