Based on the figure below. Starting from long-run equilibrium at point C, a tax increase that decreases aggregate demand from AD1 to AD will lead to a short-run equilibrium at point ________ and eventually to a long-run equilibrium at point ________, if left to self-correcting tendencies.

Which one of the following statements is true?

a. A low discount rate is always better for environmental protection b. A high discount rate is always better for environmental protection c. A discount rate of zero is always best for environmental protection d. Discounting will decrease the magnitude of future costs and benefits e. High discount rates should be used to evaluate long-term impacts

Does international trade benefit all the economic agents in a country when the country is opened to international trade? Explain your answer

What will be an ideal response?