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Economics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2021 · Paper 13 · Question 24

9708Protectionism

The world trade price of cars in country Y is US$10 000. At this price domestic car producers supply 100 000 cars to the market and domestic consumers purchase 200 000 cars. The government of country Y imposes a 10% tariff on imported cars. Under which conditions will this tariff raise the most revenue for the government?

  1. A+0.5 / –0.5
  2. B+0.5 / –1.5
  3. C+1.5 / –0.5
  4. D+1.5 / –1.5

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Correct answer: A. +0.5 / –0.5

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