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When economists talk about the gains from trade they mean that Select one: A. business firms benefit from trade but not necessarily individuals. B. trade increases government revenue through taxes on imports. C. economic restructuring is usually quick and painless. D. the benefits of trade outweigh the losses. E. no one ever gets hurt by trade. Check

          When economists talk about the gains from trade they mean that
Select one:
A. business firms benefit from trade but not necessarily individuals.
B. trade increases government revenue through taxes on imports.
C. economic restructuring is usually quick and painless.
D. the benefits of trade outweigh the losses.
E. no one ever gets hurt by trade.
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When economists talk about the gains from trade they mean that
Select one:
A. business firms benefit from trade but not necessarily individuals.
B. trade increases government revenue through taxes on imports.
C. economic restructuring is usually quick and painless.
D. the benefits of trade outweigh the losses.
E. no one ever gets hurt by trade.
Check

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When economists talk about the gains from trade, they mean that: A. business firms benefit from trade but not necessarily individuals. B. trade increases government revenue through taxes on imports. C. economic restructuring is usually quick and painless. D. the benefits of trade outweigh the losses. E. no one ever gets hurt by trade. When economists talk about the gains from trade, they mean that: A. business firms benefit from trade but not necessarily individuals. B. trade increases government revenue through taxes on imports. C. economic restructuring is usually quick and painless. D. the benefits of trade outweigh the losses. E. no one ever gets hurt by trade.
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0:00 Hello.
00:01 So specialization and exchange are fundamental concepts in economics that generally lead to multiple benefits, but the statement in option d is misconceptious, but here's why.
00:11 So options a and b, lower prices and large quantities.
00:15 When producers specialize in goods and services where they have a comparative advantage, this typically results in more efficient production.
00:21 This efficiency can lead to lower costs, which can be passed on to consumers in the form of lower prices.
00:26 Additionally, specializations allow for the production of larger quantities of goods and services as resources are used more effectively.
00:33 More efficient use of resources, which is option c.
00:38 Specialization enables producers to focus on making the goods or services they are most efficient at producing.
00:44 This leads to a more efficient allocation of resources, as each producer's strengths are utilized effectively.
00:50 And lastly, option d, benefits of specialization for less efficient the misconception in option d is that less efficient producers cannot benefit from specializations and exchange...
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