Assume the U.S. and Mexico do not trade and that both countries need some combination of cars and trucks. Look at the production possibilities frontier for both countries. What level of production of cars and trucks would you recommend for each country if they did not trade? Assume both cars and trucks are needed. (Look at a few different points to evaluate.). Provide at least a one sentence explanation of why you chose the point you chose for each country. What would you suggest each of these countries produce? Explain your answer. (Make sure to include the number of cars and trucks each country should produce.)

Assume the U.S. and Mexico do not trade and that both countries need some combination of cars and trucks. Look at the production possibilities frontier for both countries. What level of production of cars and trucks would you recommend for each country if they did not trade? Assume both cars and trucks are needed. (Look at a few different points to evaluate.). Provide at least a one sentence explanation of why you chose the point you chose for each country. What would you suggest each of these countries produce? Explain your answer. (Make sure to include the number of cars and trucks each country should produce.)

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Chapter34: World Trade Equilibrium

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