Spain's Production Possibilities Table (Millions of Bushels) Production Alternatives Product Apples 20 40 60 Plums 60 40 20 New Zealand's Production Possibilities Table (Millions of Bushels) Production Alternatives Product A C Apples 20 40 60 Plums 15 10 5
Spain's Production Possibilities Table (Millions of Bushels) Production Alternatives Product Apples 20 40 60 Plums 60 40 20 New Zealand's Production Possibilities Table (Millions of Bushels) Production Alternatives Product A C Apples 20 40 60 Plums 15 10 5
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Below are hypothetical production possibilities tables for New Zealand and Spain. Each country can produce apples and plums. Referring to the tables, answer the following: Suppose the optimal product mixes before specialization and trade are alternative B in New Zealand and alternative S in Spain and the actual terms of trade are 1 plum for 2 apples. What will be the gains from specialization and trade?

Transcribed Image Text:Spain's Production Possibilities Table
(Millions of Bushels)
Production Alternatives
Product
Apples
20
40
60
Plums
60
40
20
New Zealand's Production Possibilities Table
(Millions of Bushels)
Production Alternatives
Product
A
C
Apples
20
40
60
Plums
15
10
5
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