No, it's not. Think of applying the $5 tariff - how many imports exist at this level? 40For question 20, I put A. Is it not the difference between WP imports (80-20=60) and the tariff of $5 (70-30=40)? = 20?
It was a bit of a tricky question imo.
"the same effect on domestic output as a $5 tariff". What is the effect on domestic output of a $5 tariff? Imports shrink by 20, right? If the government implemented an import quota of $20m at world price, wouldn't the effect be an increase of 20m in domestic supply?No, it's not. Think of applying the $5 tariff - how many imports exist at this level? 40
million.
Note the question is a tariff of $15 ABOVE the market price.Could someone please explain how they got B $200 million for question 19?
Thanks
Nope. It is $15 above the world price. This is a diagram of the domestic market. Hence, it is the difference between supply and demand that accounts for the tariff.Note the question is a tariff of $15 ABOVE the market price.
So, at $25, the government earns nothing because the market is solely supplied by the domestic industry.
At $20, the difference between the quantity supplied and the quantity demanded is 20.
The value of the tariff is $10, so 10x20 = $200
Wait so what's the answer for this question?Nope. It is $15 above the world price. This is a diagram of the domestic market. Hence, it is the difference between supply and demand that accounts for the tariff.
I agree with $200. I just think that BiasedBuffalo's reasoning was wrong.Wait so what's the answer for this question?
Well, wrong reasoning = Correct answer?! :OI agree with $200. I just think that BiasedBuffalo's reasoning was wrong.
Omg thank gosh!I agree with $200. I just think that BiasedBuffalo's reasoning was wrong.