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For both parties to gain from trade, the price at which they negotiate the terms of trade must always be in the middle of the two opportunity costs. Question 5 options: a) True b) False

Microeconomics A Contemporary Intro

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Chapter19: International Trade

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For both parties to gain from trade, the price at which they negotiate the terms of trade must always be in the middle of the two opportunity costs.

Question 5 options:

	a) True
	b) False

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