Suppose that two countries, Machineland and Farmland, have the following production possibility curves: a. Explain how these

Question:

Suppose that two countries, Machineland and Farmland, have the following production possibility curves:

200 200 . B (50, 150) A (20, 100) 100 100 D (150, 50) C (150, 10) 100 200 100 200 Food Food MachIneland Farmland MachIne


a. Explain how these two countries can move from points A and C, where they currently are, to points B and D.

b. If possible, state by how much total production for the two countries has risen.

c. If you were a trader, how much of the gains from trade would you deserve for discovering this trade?

d. If the per-unit cost of production falls as output rises, how would the analysis change?

Fantastic news! We've Found the answer you've been seeking!

Step by Step Answer:

Related Book For  book-img-for-question

Macroeconomics

ISBN: 978-1259663048

10th edition

Authors: David C. Colander

Question Posted: