5.1 - Types of barriers
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What is a tariff?
💡 Hint: Think about how imports affect local prices.
Define a quota.
💡 Hint: Consider how quotas might help local producers.
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What is a tariff?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a country imports products.
True or False: Quotas can help protect domestic jobs.
💡 Hint: How do quotas limit competition?
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Analyze the implications of a country imposing high tariffs on imported steel. What could be the short-term and long-term effects on both domestic consumers and the global market?
💡 Hint: Consider both local market dynamics and international relations.
A country is considering implementing a quota on foreign agricultural products. Discuss the potential impacts on domestic farmers and international trade relations.
💡 Hint: Think about the balance between local protection and global cooperation.
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