Chapter 19: Q 24. (page 462)
Do consumers benefit from intra-industry trade?
Short Answer
Yes, the consumers will benefit from intra- industry trade.
Chapter 19: Q 24. (page 462)
Do consumers benefit from intra-industry trade?
Yes, the consumers will benefit from intra- industry trade.
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Get started for freeFrom earlier chapters you will recall that technological change shifts the average cost curves. Draw a graph showing how technological change could influence intra-industry trade.
Look at Table 19.9. Is there a range of trades for
which there will be no gains?
What is absolute advantage? What is comparative advantage?
Table 19.15 shows how the average costs of production for semiconductors (the “chips” in computer memories) change as the quantity of semiconductors built at that factory increases.
a. Based on these data, sketch a curve with quantity produced on the horizontal axis and average cost of production on the vertical axis. How does the curve illustrate economies of scale?
b. If the equilibrium quantity of semiconductors demanded is 90,000, can this economy take full advantage of economies of scale? What about if quantity demanded is 70,000 semiconductors 50,000 semiconductors? 30,000 semiconductors?
c. Explain how international trade could make it possible for even a small economy to take full advantage of economies of scale, while also benefiting from competition and the variety offered by several producers.
True or False: The source of comparative advantage must be natural elements like climate and mineral deposits. Explain.
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