Small Economies Are Sometimes Less Successful Than Large Countries in Attracting

question 60

Multiple Choice

Small economies are sometimes less successful than large countries in attracting FDI by raising import restrictions.What is the most likely reason for this?

• A)Large economies impose higher trade restrictions.
• B)Transportation costs are generally higher in small economies.
• C)People in small economies are more nationalistic in their purchases.
• D)Small economies frequently lack sufficient markets for large-scale production.

Recognize the elasticity of demand and supply and its role in determining tax incidence.

Understand how excise taxes affect consumer surplus, producer surplus, and deadweight loss.

Identify the relationship between tax rates and tax revenue in the context of elasticity.

Understand how government policies, such as excise taxes, can influence market outcomes and efficiency.

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