Question

Suppose a large country experiences economic growth which results in a reduced willingness to trade. The country’s terms of trade will _____ because the fall in demand for imports will cause the price of its exports to _____ relative to the price that it has to pay for its imports.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is letter "B": improve; rise.

Explanation:

Terms of Trade measures the efficiency of a country's trade. It is a ratio which compares the exports of a country with its imports. It is calculated by dividing the export value by the import value, and by multiplying the result by one hundred (100). A terms of trade figure higher than 100, means a country exporting goods at a higher value than its imports.

Given the case that there is no willingness to trade in an economy after a growth, the most possible scenario to take place is that the trade terms will improve as a result of the decrease in the demand of imports and assuming the level of exports keeps at the constant level that allowed the economic growth or if it even rises.