Considering the figure below, please explain the reasons of different movements of two lines (nominal and absolute cost of transport).

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Considering the figure below, please explain the reasons of different movements of two lines (nominal and absolute cost of transport).

in nominal US dollar (annual average)
4000
- in 1968 US dollar
3500
3000
250
2000
Figure 1.8 Trans-Pacific container freight rates, US$ per FEU, 1968-2019.
9107
2004-
S661
9661
0661
9561
T861
0561
1972-
8961
Transcribed Image Text:in nominal US dollar (annual average) 4000 - in 1968 US dollar 3500 3000 250 2000 Figure 1.8 Trans-Pacific container freight rates, US$ per FEU, 1968-2019. 9107 2004- S661 9661 0661 9561 T861 0561 1972- 8961
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