The nation of Openia allows free trade and exports steel. If steel exports were prohibited, the price of steel in Openia would be ________, benefiting steel ________.

a. lower, consumers
b. higher, producers
c. lower, producers
d. higher, consumers


Ans: a. lower, consumers

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