Suppose That, from an Initial Equilibrium Position in the Offer

question 20

Essay

Suppose that, from an initial equilibrium position in the offer curve diagram, country I imposes a tariff on country II's export good at the same time that consumers in country II change their tastes toward wanting more of II's export good. Illustrate and explain the impact of these two simultaneous events on country I's volume and terms of trade. (Assume that both countries' offer curves are "elastic" throughout.)

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