1. In the HO model, which of the following is correct?
A An increase in (Pc/PF) will increase (w/r) whenever cloth is capital intensive
B An increase in (Pc/PF) will increase (w/r) whenever food is capital intensive
C A decrease in (Pc/PF) will increase (w/r) whenever food is capital intensive
D A decrease in (Pc/PF) will decrease (w/r) whenever cloth is capital intensive
2.
In which model(s) is it true that a Utilitarian, someone who maximizes the welfare of the country overall (total national income), would always favor free trade?
A The Ricaridan Model
B The Heckscher-Ohlin Model
C Both models
D Neither model
3. If cloth is labor intensive and food is capital intensive, then according to the Stolper-Samuelson Theorem, when a country opens up to trade, a(n)
A Increase in (Pc / Py) implies (w / r) will increase
B Increase in (Pc / Py) implies (w / r) will decrease
C Decrease in (Pc / Py) implies (w / r) will increase
D (B) and (C)
E All of the above
4. In which model(s) is it possible to discuss the effects of trade on income inequality within countries?
A The Ricardian Model
B The Heckscher-Ohlin Model
C Both models
D Neither model
1) B . An increase in (Pc/PF) will increase (w/r) whenever food is capital intensive
Relationship between relative price of output and relative factor returns . Under certain economic conditions and assumptions , a rise in the relative price will cause rise in returns to the factor which is used more intensively in production of the good . If cloth is labour intensive , food must be capital intensive .
2) B. The Heckscher-Ohlin Model
Since in this model there is no perfect specialization . All the producers can gain .
3) A. Increase in (Pc / Py) implies (w / r) will increase
4) B. The Heckscher-Ohlin Model
Since it takes into account returns to the factors of production ( Stolper Samuelson theorem ) .
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