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(Figure: The Market for Oranges in South Africa) Use Figure: The Market for Oranges in South Africa.In autarky,the price of oranges in South Africa is P1.When the economy is opened to trade,the price falls to PW and the change in total surplus is area:

A) O.
B) O + P.
C) M + N + O + P.
D) M + N + O + P + Q.

Total Surplus

The sum of consumer and producer surplus, which measures the total benefit to society from conducting transactions in a market.

Autarky

A situation where an economy is self-sufficient and does not engage in international trade.

Trade

The exchange of goods, services, or both between two or more parties.

  • Examine the complete effects on economic prosperity resulting from the shift from a closed economy to free global trade.
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