The Antebellum Period Was Characterized by Many Changes in Tariff

question 43

Multiple Choice

The antebellum period was characterized by many changes in tariff rates. What best describes the effect of removing a tariff on foreign cotton textiles?

• A) The total supply curve of textiles would shift back.
• B) The price of both foreign-made and domestic-made textiles would decrease.
• C) The price of foreign-made textiles would decrease and the price of domestic-made textiles would increase.
• D) The total (foreign and domestically produced. quantity of textiles purchased in the US would decrease.
• E) The real income of textile consumers would decrease.

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