In the short-run, following the opening of trade
A. groups tied to declining sectors of the economy will suffer from lower returns.
B. workers will suffer from lower wages, but landowners will benefit from higher rents.
C. workers in the country can change jobs but will receive the same wage.
D. gross output remains constant.
Answer: A
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