Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Protectionism

Protectionism — practice question

A government chooses to impose a tariff on imported raw materials. Which statement correctly describes the tariff’s effect?

  • AIt will increase costs of production for domestic firms.
  • BIt will increase consumer surplus for domestic consumers.
  • CIt will reduce government revenue.
  • DThere will be a fall in the price of imports and a rise in the demand.

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