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Chapter 2: . The Basic Theory Using Demand and Supply. Key Questions About International Trade. Why do countries trade? What is the basis for trade, especially the product (commodity) composition? For each country, what are the overall gains (or losses) from trade?
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Chapter 2: The Basic Theory Using Demand and Supply
Key Questions About International Trade Why do countries trade? What is the basis for trade, especially the product (commodity) composition? For each country, what are the overall gains (or losses) from trade? What are the effects of trade on each country’s economic structure? Production, Consumption. What are the effects of trade on the distribution of income within each country? Winners, Losers.
Exports Plus Imports as a Percentage of GDP Exports Plus Imports as a Percentage of GDP
Figure 2.2 The Market for Motorbikes: Demand and Supply Figure 2.2 The Market for Motorbikes: Demand and Supply
Figure 2.3 The Effects of Trade on Production, Consumption, & Price Figure 2.3 The Effects of Trade on Production, Consumption, and Price Shown with Demand and Supply Curves
Figure 2.4 The Effects of Trade on Well- Being of Producers, Consumers, and the Nation as a Whole
Figure 2.4 The Effects of Trade on Well-Being of Producers, Consumers, and the Nation as a Whole Figure 2.4 The Effects of Trade on Well- Being of Producers, Consumers, and the Nation as a Whole