Distinguish Between Escapable and Inescapable Costs. Give an Example

question 4

Essay

Distinguish between escapable and inescapable costs. Give an example.

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Definitions:

Import Quota

A government-imposed limit on the quantity of a certain good that can be imported into the country.

Tariff

A tax imposed on imported goods and services, aimed at making foreign products more expensive and protecting the domestic industry.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the highest price a consumer is willing to pay for a good or service and the actual price they pay.

World Trade Organization

An international organization that regulates trade between nations, aiming to ensure trade flows as smoothly, predictably, and freely as possible.