ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

SCARCITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Canada has a lot of lumber, but not a lot of fruit. The United States has a lot of fruit. What should Canada do to get fruit?
A
Import lumber and fruit from the United States
B
Export lumber to the United States in exchange for fruit
C
Keep the lumber for itself and eat less fruit
D
Start to grow fruit in Canada
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -With a production volume of 351, 565 metric tons, apples continued to lead the fruit sector in terms of tonnage, accounting for 41.5% of the total production of Canadian fruit in 2021.

Detailed explanation-2: -Top 3 fresh fruit by export value (x $1, 000): Blueberries: 422, 441; Cranberries: 88, 469; Cherries: 82, 841. Top 3 export destinations (x $1, 000): U.S.: 508, 881; Japan: 37, 941; Germany: 37, 941.

Detailed explanation-3: -about 80% of U.S. softwood lumber imports came from Canada.

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