Bilateral International Trade and Leontief Model

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In autarky, what limits the consumption of product X in country A?

  • The ratio of endowments
  • The surplus of product Y
  • The ratio of complementarity (correct)
  • The surplus of product X

In autarky, what represents the level of well-being for country B?

  • The ratio of endowments
  • Point CB on the right graph of figure 1 (correct)
  • The surplus of product Y
  • The ratio of complementarity

What is the surplus of product X in country A in autarky?

  • (3/2) - (1/2)
  • (3/2) - (1/4) (correct)
  • (1/2) - (1/4)
  • (5/4) - (1/2)

What does the distance between point CA and point D on the left graph of figure 1 represent?

<p>The surplus of product X in country A (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What limits the consumption of product Y in country B during autarky?

<p>The ratio of complementarity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what does the bilateral international trade allow two countries to do?

<p>Better satisfy each other's needs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the passage, what is represented by point DA on the graph?

<p>The initial dotation of country A for product X (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the preferences for products X and Y in each country?

<p>They are only consumed in fixed proportions in each country (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Leontief model illustrate according to the passage?

<p>How countries can satisfy their reciprocal needs through international trade (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does bilateral international trade become beneficial for two countries with different preferences and resources?

<p>It allows them to specialize according to their comparative advantages (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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