The above figure shows the supply and demand curves for rice in the U.S. and Japan. Assume there is no trade between the two countries. If bad weather causes the supply curves in each country to shift leftward by the same amount, then
A) the price will increase in both countries.
B) the price will decrease in both countries.
C) the change in price cannot be determined.
D) None of the above.
A
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The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was established in
a. 1870 to protect U.S. industries and decrease world trade b. 1921 to manage legal and accounting requirements for U.S. tariffs and quotas c. 1947 to reduce trade restrictions among 23 countries d. 1973 to increase trade restrictions, after OPEC significantly raised oil prices e. 1990 to create a common market
Suppose the price of banana rises over time and consumers respond by buying fewer bananas. This situation contributes to which bias in the consumer price index?
a. Substitution bias. b. Transportation bias. c. Quality bias. d. Indexing bias.