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Lower prices and more choice

What lower prices and more choice means in economics, as one of other benefits of trade, with an example and a question to test yourself.

Definition
Lower prices and more choice
Lower prices and more choice come from buying goods where they cost least, including goods a country cannot make itself.
Example

Can you think of an example of lower prices and more choice?

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Can you name three benefits of trade besides the gain from specialising?

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