Import Substitution Policies Make Use of

question 83

Multiple Choice

Import substitution policies make use of

• A) tariffs that discourage goods from entering a country.
• B) quotas applied to goods that are shipped abroad.
• C) production subsidies granted to industries with comparative advantages.
• D) tax breaks granted to industries with comparative advantages.

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Definitions:

Real Rate Of Return

The yearly return percentage on an investment, modified for price level changes caused by inflation or other external factors.

Nominal Rate

The nominal rate is the interest rate set by the lending institution, not adjusted for inflation, representing the face value of the interest rate.

Inflation

An upward trend in the cost of goods and services, which lowers the effectiveness of buying power.

Coupon Bonds

Debt securities that pay the holder a fixed interest rate (coupon rate) over the life of the bond, culminating in the principal amount at maturity.