Suppose that Norway is a small country and currently produces 100,000 board feet of lumber at $600 per 1,000 board feet.Then it begins to trade at the world price of $500 per 1,000 board feet. As a result of trade, Norway's production falls to50,000 board feet and its consumption increases to 200,000 board feet. What is Norway's total welfare gain once it beginsto trade?$5,000$7,500$17,500$15,000

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Chapter3: Global Business

Section3.5B: International Economic Organizations Working To Foster Trade

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