Production subsidy vs. tariff
A country is considering a tariff or a production subsidy to
protect a domestic industry from imports.
a) Assuming the production subsidy is the same % as the tariff,
which policy is preferable if we consider only the dead-weight
loss? Draw graphs that support the argument.
b) If the policy-maker’s only concern is redistributing gains
from trade (not an infant industry argument), identify one other
policy she could pursue? In 1 or 2 sentences explain how...
A Tariff Rate quota:
Has a lower tariff rate on goods shipped below the quota and a
higher rate on goods shipped once they exceed the quota
Charges a tariff on natural resources
Sets a quota on natural resources
Sets a quota on natural resource and a tariff on manufactured
goods
Group of answer choices
What is import quota? Why do some governments use it instead of
just using tariff to restrict imports by the same amounts? Is it
because quota brings a bigger national gain than tariff?
6. What is a tariff and what is a quota in international
trade?
(a) In Tessland, suppose the domestic demand curve for sugar is
given by: P = 16 - 0.05Q and the domestic supply curve is given by:
P = 4 + 0.05Q:
i. In the absence of any trade, what is the equilibrium price
and quantity of sugar? How much are the consumer surplus and
domestic producer surplus?
ii. Suppose the equilibrium price of sugar in the world...
Show graphically and explain in words that for any tariff, there
is an equivalent quota that would give the same result.
What would be the difference, then, between the two types of
trade barriers? Hint: It is not something you can see from the
graph.
(This file will require you to upload a file that includes a
supply and demand diagram. You may upload a photo of handwritten
work or create your own diagram digitally and upload a word
document...
What is the difference between a tariff and a quota? Discuss the
impact of tariffs on international trade. Include a discussion of
the gains from trade and why nations trade?
Compare and contrast some different forms of non-tariff and
non-quota trade barriers. Using a specific American industry, pick
several of these trade barriers and explain the significance they
would have on the ability of the firms within the industry to
engage in foreign trade.
2. What is the difference between a tariff and a quota? Discuss
the impact of tariffs on international trade. Include a discussion
of the gains from trade and why nations trade.