Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Protectionism

Protectionism — practice question

A country manufactures washing machines. The government reduced both the tax on washing machines made in the country and the quota for imported foreign washing machines. What is the likely outcome?

  • AGovernment revenue increased.
  • BHome production decreased.
  • CPrices of foreign washing machines fell.
  • DThe balance of trade in goods improved.

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