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A) No gains from trade are possible.
B) Both Rita and Joe can be made better off if Rita gives Joe some cookies in exchange for milk.
C) Rita and Joe are on the contract curve.
D) Both Rita and Joe can be made better off if Joe gives Rita some cookies in exchange for milk.


B

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