In the short-run, following the opening of trade
A. inputs move across sectors, but input returns remain constant.
B. workers in all sectors will receive lower wages due to cheap imports.
C. factor payments in the import-competing sectors will decline.
D. the supply of resources to the export-oriented sectors will decline.
Answer: C
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