Consider a two‑nation world consisting of the United States and Mexico, which both produce strawberries. Assume there are no trade barriers or international transportation costs. The tables represent the markets for strawberries in the United States and Mexico. Mexican prices have been converted to U.S. dollars. What is the equilibrium world price per pound? What is the equilibrium quantity of exports and imports? Which country will export strawberries?

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