Question

n autarky, suppose that equilibrium sugar price is $100 per ton in Birdonia, a small agricultural nation. Now, suppose Birdonia engages in free trade with the rest of the world. The world price of sugar is $125 per ton.What will happen to the domestic price of sugar in Birdonia

Answer 1

Answer:

the domestic price of sugar will increase to $125.

Explanation:

Since the world price of sugar is higher than the domestic price, domestic producers of sugar will export their products in order to earn a higher profit. That will eventually lead to an increase in the equilibrium price from $100 (former equilibrium price) to a higher price equal to the world price ($125).