Question: Consider the market for widgets. Widgets can be produced in the United States or abroad. Assume that U.S. consumers wish to buy the least expensive widgets possible. However, if widgets from all countries cost the same, consumers would prefer to buy domestically.
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Price
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Quantity Demanded
|
Quantity SuppliedDomestically
|
Quantity Supplied by Importers if Trade Is Allowed
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| $6 |
13,000 |
2,000 |
8,000 |
| $7 |
12,000 |
4,000 |
8,000 |
| $8 |
11,000 |
6,000 |
8,000 |
| $9 |
10,000 |
8,000 |
8,000 |
| $10 |
9,000 |
9,000 |
8,000 |
| $11 |
8,000 |
10,000 |
8,000 |
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If there is no international trade allowed in the market, what price would we expect?
$6
$7
$8
$9
$10
$11