Wednesday, 19 March 2008

Essay on tariffs and protectionism

The average tariff on industrial goods is 4% in the USA, 14% in Brazil and 30% in India.

(a) Examine the reasons why a country might wish to restrict imports. (40 marks)

(b) Evaluate the likely economic implications of an increase in protectionism on a country's economy. (60 marks)

Example of tariffs being reduced in Mexico here

1 comment:

tomgeeza said...

i just want to compliment you sir on a brilliant essay question, because michael jolley smells and he isnt a serious guy... also CKA is a snake all day



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