Suppose the domestic supply (Qs) and demand (Qd) for MP3 players in the U.S. are given by the set of equations that follows:
P = 2.5 + 0.1Qs P = 175 – 0.2Qd
A. In the absence of international trade in MP3 players (autarky), the price of MP3 is $60. How many MP3 players will be produced (supplied) and demanded in the United States?
B. If the U.S. can import MP3 players from the rest of the world at a per unit price of $50, how many MP3 players will be produced in the U.S.?
C. If the U.S. can import MP3 players from the rest of the world at a per unit price of $50, what will be the total demand for MP3 players in the United States?
D. If the U.S. engages in free trade and the international price of MP3 players is $50, it would import _____ MP3 players from the rest of the world.
E. Net gain for the United States after trade is ____.