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a) Why do economists typically view trade as beneficial to all countries involved? Explain what are the gains to trade. Are all individuals within a country better off as a result
of trade with other countries? Explain your reasoning.
b) Consider a country that adopts a fixed exchange rate regime. What are the potential benefits
of adopting a fixed exchange rate regime? What are the potential costs of adopting a fixed
exchange rate regime?
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