Economics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2024 · Paper 11 · Question 29
9708Protectionism
A government decides to place a tariff on imports of raw materials. Which statement about the impact of the tariff is correct?
- 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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Correct answer: A. It will increase costs of production for domestic firms.
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