Suppose initially there is no customs union and that the $100 tariff is imposed by the United States. Now, Mexico invests in productive technology and it shifts the Mexican supply curve to SMex. The United States now forms a customs union with Mexico. This will result in a price of _______ and imports of _______.

a. $250; 500
b. $250; 400
c. $150; 600
d. $150; 500

Ans: c. $150; 600

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