What Effect Do Protectionist Measures Have on the Rate of Inflation

question 27

Multiple Choice

What effect do protectionist measures have on the rate of inflation?

• A) Permanent increases
• B) Temporary increases
• C) Permanent reductions
• D) Temporary reductions
• E) Temporary or permanent increases depending on i) whether quotas or tariffs are used and ii) the market power of domestic suppliers in the import-competing industry.

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