2. In the trade scenario in problem 1, due to overfishing, Norway becomes unable to catch the...

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2. In the trade scenario in problem 1, due to overfishing, Norway becomes unable to catch the quantity of fish that it could in previous years. This change causes both a reduction in the potential quantity of fish that can be produced in Norway and an increase in the relative world price for fish, Pf>Pa.

a. Show how the overfishing problem can result in a decline in welfare for Norway.

b. Also show how it is possible that the overfishing problem could result in an increase in welfare for Norway.

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International Finance Theory And Policy

ISBN: 9781292019550

10th Edition

Authors: Paul R. Krugman, Maurice Obstfeld, Marc J. Melitz

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