Identify and State the Historical Significance of the Following

question 131

Short Answer

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-protective tariff

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Definitions:

Quotas

Restrictions set by a government on the amount of a particular good that can be imported or produced within a certain timeframe.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual or group to carry out a particular economic activity more efficiently than another activity.

Absolute Advantage

The ability of a country, individual, or firm to produce more of a good or service than competitors using the same amount of resources.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgone alternatives when a decision is made to choose one option over others.