Figure 81 Depicts the Supply and Demand Schedules of Calculators for for Greece

question 44

Multiple Choice

Figure 8.1 depicts the supply and demand schedules of calculators for Greece, a "small" country that is unable to affect the world price. Greece's supply and demand schedules of calculators are respectively depicted by SG and DG. Assume that Greece imports calculators from either Germany or France. Suppose Germany is the world's low-cost producer who can supply calculators to Greece at $20 per unit, while France can supply calculators at $30 per unit.

Figure 8.1. Effects of a Customs Union

-Consider Figure 8.1.Assume Greece levies a per-unit tariff of $20 on imports from both Germany and France. As a result of the $20 tariff, Greece's consumer surplus falls by

• A) $90.
• B) $100.
• C) $110.
• D) $120.

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Definitions:

Accrual

The accounting principle of recording revenues and expenses when they are incurred, regardless of when cash transactions occur.

Contra Asset

A balance sheet account used to reduce the value of related asset accounts to report their net value; examples include accumulated depreciation or allowance for doubtful accounts.

Prepayment

Payments made in advance for goods or services, recorded as an asset on the balance sheet until the corresponding goods or services are received.

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