When a small, initially closed country engages in free trade
A. its production-possibility curve shifts inward.
B. it experiences a much slower economic growth.
C. it always experiences a balanced growth.
D. it is not likely to suffer from immiserizing growth.
Answer: D
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Which of the following statements concerning utility as a measure for well being are false?
A) There is generally a positive relationship between income and utility. B) It is possible to determine which of two individuals is made happier by consuming a particular market basket. C) Utility is an abstract representation of an individual's degree of happiness. D) Cross country studies suggest that citizens in wealthier countries are happier than citizens in poorer countries.
An excess supply of money is eliminated by a falling price level
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Suppose the interest rate is 4 percent. Which of the following has the greatest present value?
a. $100 today plus $190 one year from today b. $150 today plus $140 one year from today c. $200 today plus $90 one year from today d. $250 today plus $40 one year from today
Economists generally agree that in reducing poverty, policies should be sought that do the
A. greatest good for total production. B. least harm to work incentives. C. most good for the poor. D. least harm to equality of income.