2. The following data are available on the prices of imports and exports of a particular country Exports (S) Imports (S) 2019 60 100 2020 40 120 2021 80 140 Calculate an index for the terms of trade such that the index assumes the value of 100 in 2019. Also calculate the percentage changes in the index in 2020 and 2021.

2. The following data are available on the prices of imports and exports of a particular country Exports (S) Imports (S) 2019 60 100 2020 40 120 2021 80 140 Calculate an index for the terms of trade such that the index assumes the value of 100 in 2019. Also calculate the percentage changes in the index in 2020 and 2021.

Principles of Economics 2e

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Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter23: The International Trade And Capital Flows

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Problem 20SCQ: The United States exports 14 of GDP while Germany exports about 50 of its GDP. Explain stat that...

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