Questions from Macroeconomics


Q: Although a production possibilities frontier is usually drawn for a country,

Although a production possibilities frontier is usually drawn for a country, one could be drawn for the world. Picture the world’s production possibilities frontier. Is the world positioned at a point...

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Q: Some economists have argued that, because domestic consumers gain more from

Some economists have argued that, because domestic consumers gain more from free trade than domestic producers gain from (import) tariffs and quotas, consumers should buy out domestic producers and ri...

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Q: If there is a net loss to society from tariffs, why

If there is a net loss to society from tariffs, why do tariffs exist?

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Q: If country A is better than country B at producing all goods

If country A is better than country B at producing all goods, will country A still be made better off by specializing and trading? Explain your answer.

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Q: The desire for profit can end up pushing countries toward producing goods

The desire for profit can end up pushing countries toward producing goods in which they have a comparative advantage. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer.

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