Guatemala produces an excess supply of coffee but has consumers demanding electronics. Mexico generates a large supply of electronics but its market demands more coffee. What would happen if both countries traded? Assist both countries by strengthening marketplace innovation. Lo Assist both countries in reducing excess supply and satisfying market demand. Assist both countries by creating excess supply.

Guatemala produces an excess supply of coffee but has consumers demanding electronics. Mexico generates a large supply of electronics but its market demands more coffee. What would happen if both countries traded? Assist both countries by strengthening marketplace innovation. Lo Assist both countries in reducing excess supply and satisfying market demand. Assist both countries by creating excess supply.

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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