The Imposition of an Import Tariff by a Small Nation

question 11

Multiple Choice

The imposition of an import tariff by a small nation:

• A)increases the nation's welfare
• B)reduces the nation's welfare
• C)leaves the nation's welfare unchanged
• D)any of the above is possible

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Definitions:

Cost Behaviors

The way in which costs change in relation to changes in a firm's level of production or activity, including fixed, variable, and mixed costs.

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion to the level of production or activity.

Operating Leverage

Refers to the extent to which fixed costs are used in a company's operations; high operating leverage means a larger proportion of fixed costs, leading to greater potential for profit variability with changes in sales volume.

Pretax Net Income

The amount of income that a company has earned before any taxes have been deducted.