According to the graph shown, if this economy were to open to trade, which amount of surplus would be transferred?

This graph demonstrates the domestic demand and supply for a good, as well as the world price for that good.



A. Area FG would be transferred to the consumer.

B. Area DE would be transferred to the consumer.

C. Area DEFG would be transferred to the consumer.

D. Area FG would be transferred to the producer.


B. Area DE would be transferred to the consumer.

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A. 5; $10 B. 1; $8 C. 3; $4 D. 2; $6

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About how many people out of 7 billion live on just $1.25 a day in the world?

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A. economic growth and malnutrition among children. B. productivity of workers and fiscal policy spending. C. the productivity of workers and economic development. D. economic development and illiteracy.

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Assume Sally is initially in equilibrium and that X and Y are normal goods for her. Then the price of X rises. For Sally to move to a new equilibrium point, her consumption of

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