3 When China's clothing industry expands, the increase in world supply lowers the world price of clothing.

a Draw an appropriate diagram to analyse how this change in price affects consumer surplus, producer surplus and total surplus in a nation that imports clothing, such as Australia.

b Now draw an appropriate diagram to show how this change in price affects consumer surplus, producer surplus and total surplus in a nation that exports clothing, such as Vietnam.

c Compare your answers to parts

(a) and (b). What are the similarities and what are the differences? Which country should be concerned about the expansion of the Chinese textile industry? Which country should be applauding it? Explain.