Tariffs: Taxes on Imported Goods - Economic Policy

Question 1

Which of the following is a primary purpose of tariffs?

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To protect domestic industries from foreign competition

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To discourage domestic production

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To reduce consumer spending

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To lower government revenue

Question 2

What is the impact of a tariff on the domestic price of imported goods?

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It increases the price.

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It decreases the price.

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It has no impact on the price.

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It depends on the demand and supply conditions.

Question 3

Which type of tariff is primarily used to generate revenue for the government?

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Revenue tariff

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Protective tariff

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Preferential tariff

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Anti-dumping tariff

Question 4

What is a potential benefit of a protective tariff?

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Protection from foreign competitors

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Increased competition for domestic producers

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Reduced production costs

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Increased demand for imports

Question 5

What is the difference between an ad valorem tariff and a specific tariff?

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Ad valorem tariffs are based on the value of the goods, while specific tariffs are based on the quantity.

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Specific tariffs are based on the value of the goods, while ad valorem tariffs are based on the quantity.

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They are both the same type of tariff.

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There is no difference between the two.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a potential objective of imposing tariffs?

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Increase imports

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Protect domestic industries

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Generate revenue for the government

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Influence trade patterns

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a common argument for imposing tariffs?

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Limiting consumer choice

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Protecting domestic businesses from foreign competition

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Generating revenue for the government

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Securing essential goods during emergencies

Question 8

Which argument is NOT typically used to justify the imposition of tariffs?

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Promoting the export of domestic goods

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Protecting domestic industries from foreign competition

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Generating revenue for the government

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a commonly cited argument in favor of tariffs?

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Promotion of economic growth

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Protection of domestic industries from foreign competition

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Generation of revenue for the government

Question 10

A tariff that is intended primarily to protect domestic producers from foreign competition is known as a:

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Protective tariff

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Preferential tariff

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Anti-dumping tariff

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Revenue tariff

Question 11

A tariff that is imposed on a good that is being sold at a price below its fair market value is known as a:

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Anti-dumping tariff

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Preferential tariff

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Protective tariff

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Revenue tariff

Question 12

What is the primary objective of a revenue tariff?

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To generate government revenue

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To protect domestic industries

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To improve the trade balance

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To punish foreign competitors

Question 13

A preferential tariff is a tariff that:

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Is applied to goods imported from specific countries with which agreements exist

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Is imposed on specific goods to protect domestic producers

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Is used to discourage dumping

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a potential advantage of tariffs?

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Increased foreign investment

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Protection of strategic industries

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Improved employment opportunities in specific domestic industries

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Generation of government revenue

Question 15

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of tariffs?

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Reduced consumer choice

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Higher government revenue

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Increased economic growth

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Improved trade balance

Question 16

Tariffs are generally favored by which group?

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Producers in the protected industry

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Economists

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Consumers

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Government officials

Question 17

When considering the impact of a tariff, which factor is most important to analyze?

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The price elasticity of demand for the imported good

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The size of the domestic industry

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The level of government debt

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a potential impact of tariffs on domestic industries?

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Increased efficiency among domestic producers

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Increased employment in import-competing industries

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Reduced competition for domestic producers

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Higher prices for domestic consumers

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a rationale for imposing tariffs?

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To promote free trade

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To generate government revenue

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To reduce trade deficits

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To protect domestic industries

Question 20

Which of the following is a potential benefit of protectionist tariffs?

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Preserving national security by safeguarding strategic industries

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Lowering consumer prices by reducing competition

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Increasing government revenue in the long run

Question 21

Which of the following is a potential argument against tariffs?

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They can lead to higher prices for consumers and businesses

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They can protect strategic industries

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They can boost government revenue

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They can stimulate domestic job creation

Question 22

Tariffs are often implemented using which of the following mechanisms?

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Ad valorem duties

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Quotas

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Exchange rate manipulation

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Subsidies

Question 23

Which of the following factors is NOT typically considered when determining the level of a tariff?

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The global demand for the imported good

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The domestic industry's ability to compete

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The potential impact on consumers

Question 24

Tariffs can have a significant impact on which of the following sectors?

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Agriculture

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Education

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Banking

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Healthcare

Question 25

Which of the following is a potential criticism of revenue-generating tariffs?

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They can lead to decreased economic efficiency and distort market prices

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They can be easily implemented and enforced

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They can protect domestic industries from foreign competition

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They can provide a stable source of government funding

Question 26

In the context of free trade, tariffs can be seen as a form of:

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Government intervention and market distortion

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Financial regulation

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Economic stimulus

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International cooperation

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a rationale for imposing tariffs?

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To enhance comparative advantage in trade

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To protect domestic industries

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To reduce imports

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To generate government revenue

Question 28

Which type of tariff is a fixed amount of tax imposed on each unit of the imported goods?

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Specific tariff

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Ad valorem tariff

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Compound tariff

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Sliding scale tariff

Question 29

What is the likely short-term impact of a tariff on domestic producers of the imported good?

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Increased production and higher prices

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Increased imports and lower prices

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No change in production or prices

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Decreased production and lower prices

Question 30

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of imposing tariffs?

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Increased prices for consumers and reduced consumer choice

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Increased government revenue and reduced trade deficit

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Reduced imports and increased domestic production

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Protection of domestic industries and increased employment

Question 31

Which of the following is a potential advantage of using a tariff instead of a quota to protect a domestic industry?

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Tariffs generate government revenue, while quotas do not

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Tariffs have no negative impact on consumers, unlike quotas

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Tariffs are easier to administer than quotas

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Tariffs are more effective in reducing imports than quotas

Question 32

What is the primary purpose of a sliding scale tariff?

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To adjust the tariff rate based on fluctuations in the global price of the imported good

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To protect a specific industry from foreign competition at all costs

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To generate a predictable amount of government revenue

Question 33

Which of the following sectors is likely to benefit from a tariff on imported clothing?

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Domestic clothing manufacturers

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Government

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Foreign clothing retailers

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Consumers of clothing

Question 34

How do tariffs differ from quotas in terms of their impact on market outcomes?

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Tariffs affect prices, while quotas affect quantities

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Tariffs are always more effective than quotas

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Quotas are always more efficient than tariffs

Question 35

Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of protectionist tariffs?

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Reduced economic welfare due to inefficient resource allocation

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Enhanced national security through protected domestic production

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Increased domestic employment in specific industries

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Boosted government revenue through import taxes

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a potential rationale for imposing tariffs?

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To promote unrestricted international trade

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To protect domestic industries from foreign competition

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To generate government revenue

Question 37

The primary purpose of a protective tariff is to:

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Shield domestic industries from foreign competition, allowing domestic firms to grow and potentially become more competitive in the long run

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Maximize government revenue

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Increase exports and grow foreign markets

Question 38

Which type of industry is most likely to benefit from a tariff?

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A newly established domestic industry (infant industry) that needs time to develop and become competitive in international markets

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A mature domestic industry with a well-established market share and technological advantage

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An industry that exports most of its products and faces intense competition from foreign producers

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An industry that imports most of its raw materials and components

Question 39

The optimal tariff rate, which maximizes the net welfare benefits to the country imposing the tariff, is typically:

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Lower than the revenue-maximizing rate, as it considers the balance between protection and consumer welfare

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Higher than the revenue-maximizing rate, as it seeks to provide maximum protection to domestic industries

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Equal to the revenue-maximizing rate, as maximizing revenue is the primary goal of tariffs

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Zero, as tariffs are generally considered harmful to economic welfare

Question 40

What is a key advantage of using a specific tariff over an ad valorem tariff?

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It provides a predictable level of protection against foreign competition, regardless of fluctuations in the value of imported goods

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It is more efficient in promoting domestic industries

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It costs less to administer and enforce

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It is less likely to be evaded or circumvented

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of tariff retaliation by foreign countries in response to the imposition of tariffs?

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Increased consumer choice and availability of imported goods

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Reduced trade volumes and lower economic growth

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Job losses and economic disruption in export-oriented industries

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Higher prices for consumers due to increased import costs

Question 42

Which of the following is the primary rationale for imposing tariffs?

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Protection of domestic industries from foreign competition

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Increasing exports

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Reducing government spending

Question 43

How do tariffs affect trade patterns?

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They can reduce imports and increase domestic production.

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They always increase both imports and exports.

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They only affect domestic production.

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They have no impact on trade patterns.

Question 44

Which of the following is a potential benefit of tariffs for domestic industries?

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Increased market share through reduced foreign competition

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Improved product quality

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Lowered consumer prices

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Reduced production costs

Question 45

How do tariffs impact government revenue?

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They can increase revenue by taxing imported goods.

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They always decrease government revenue.

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They have no impact on government revenue.

Question 46

Which of the following is a criticism of tariffs?

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They can lead to higher prices for consumers.

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They always benefit domestic industries.

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They promote fair trade practices.

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They stimulate economic growth.

Question 47

What is the difference between an ad valorem tariff and a specific tariff?

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An ad valorem tariff is a percentage of the value of the imported goods, while a specific tariff is a fixed amount per unit of the imported goods.

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There is no difference between an ad valorem tariff and a specific tariff.

Question 48

How can tariffs affect the balance of payments?

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They can reduce the trade deficit by decreasing imports.

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They always increase the trade deficit.

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They have no impact on the balance of payments.

Question 49

What is the purpose of a tariff quota?

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To allow for a certain quantity of imports at a lower tariff rate before imposing a higher rate.

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To ban imports of a specific product altogether.

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To provide subsidies to domestic producers.

Question 50

How can tariffs be used as a trade barrier?

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They can make imported goods more expensive and less competitive in the domestic market.

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They always promote free trade.

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They have no impact on international trade.

Question 51

What is the impact of tariffs on economic efficiency?

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They can lead to misallocation of resources and reduce consumer welfare by distorting prices.

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They always improve economic efficiency.

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They have no impact on economic efficiency.