5.2 - Arguments for trade barriers
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What is a tariff?
💡 Hint: Think about what the government charges when goods come into the country.
Name one argument for trade barriers.
💡 Hint: Consider why local businesses care about competition.
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What is the primary purpose of tariffs?
💡 Hint: Consider why the government imposes taxes on imports.
True or False: Trade barriers never lead to higher consumer prices.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when foreign goods become more expensive.
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Analyze the impact of a country imposing tariffs on a competing country’s products. Discuss potential direct and indirect economic consequences.
💡 Hint: Consider both immediate and long-term implications.
Given a case where a developing country's industry was supported through trade barriers, evaluate the effectiveness and potential drawbacks of such a strategy.
💡 Hint: Think about both short-term benefits vs. long-term sustainability.
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